The board is authorized and empowered to: {Ans: 1. Establish and maintain a system of licensure and certification pursuant to the provisions of the LPC Act. 2. Adopt and enforce standards governing the professional conduct of persons licensed pursuant to the provisions of the provisions of the LPC Act. 3. Lease an office space for the purpose of operating and maintain a state office, and pay rent thereon, however, such state office shall not be located in or directly adjacent to the office of any person licensed pursuant to the provisions of the LPC Act. 4. Purchase office furniture, equipment, supplies 5. employ office personnel as may be necessary... 6. Contract with state agencies for the purpose of investigating written complaints regarding the conduct of persons licensed.... 7. Make such other expenditures as may be necessary in the performance of duties.}Receiving Requests for Inquiry. {Ans: Any person may file a RFI against a LPC, Candidate, or a person who delivers licensed professional counseling services without a license. A person wishing to report a concern shall notify the Board in writing.}An applicant's eligibility to sit for the Oklahoma Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Examination shall {Ans: be valid once