The commissioner shall appoint a continuing education advisory task force consisting of nine members. The members must be representative, to the extent possible, of the various members of the insurance industry and of the several classes of insurance. Before making appointments to the advisory task force, the commissioner shall solicit nominations from the several professional organizations representing persons selling insurance in this state and from the organizations representing companies authorized to do business in this state. Members are entitled to expenses pursuant to sections 44-08-04 and 54-06-09. The advisory task force may recommend any rules to the commissioner which are necessary to fulfill its duties and powers.