(1) The board shall, by majority vote of all members, elect its chairman from among its members. The executive director of the department of natural resources, or a designee of the executive director, shall serve as administrator to the board. The office of active and inactive mines shall provide such assistance as may be necessary to the board in the performance of its duties. The board of examiners shall meet every year or more frequently, if necessary, at times and places designated by the chairman.
(2) Examinations for certifications shall be given at such times as determined by the board to applicants for certificates of competency and at places to be determined by the division. Determination of the date and location of an examination shall be announced at least thirty days preceding the examination.