§ 39.22. Advisory Board.

 (a)  By April 17, 1995, the Commissioner will reconvene the Single Licensing/Continuing Education Task Force (Task Force) for the purpose of developing recommendations to the Commissioner with respect to the composition of a continuing education advisory board. The Commissioner will consider the Task Force’s recommendations in appointing members to the Advisory Board. The Board will be composed of company, agent, course sponsor, Department and other representatives deemed appropriate by the Commissioner, including members of the Task Force wishing to serve on the Advisory Board.

 (b)  The Advisory Board will make recommendations to the Commissioner regarding the continuing education requirements provided in this chapter, including the following:

   (1)  Periodically make recommendations to the Commissioner regarding the development of criteria for awarding a contract for the administration of continuing education as set forth in §  39.5 (relating to administration of continuing education).

   (2)  Offer guidance regarding approval or disapproval of courses, credit hours, qualifications of course sponsors and instructors.

   (3)  Make recommendations as to liaison with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners continuing education task force.

   (4)  Recommend changes to this chapter.

 (c)  If the Commissioner or the Commissioner’s delegate determines that a course sponsor application or the qualifications for courses and instructors do not meet the requirements of this chapter, the aggrieved party may request the Advisory Board to review the Commissioner’s or Commissioner’s delegate’s decision. Following the review, the Board will make its recommendations to the Commissioner. The Commissioner will consider the recommendations of the Advisory Board in reaching a final decision.