In addition to the other duties imposed by this chapter, the personnel board shall
(1) approve or disapprove amendments to the personnel rules in accordance with AS 39.25.140;
(2) consider and act upon recommendations for the extension of the partially exempt service and the classified service as provided in AS 39.25.130;
(3) hear and determine appeals by employees in the classified service as provided in AS 39.25.170;
(4) establish its own rules of procedure; two members constitute a quorum for the transaction of business and two affirmative votes are required for final action on matters acted upon by the board;
(5) elect a chair from its membership;
(6) have the power to administer oaths, subpoena witnesses, and compel the production of books and papers pertinent to a hearing authorized by this chapter;
(7) employ staff members, who shall be in the classified service;
(8) carry out its powers and duties under AS 39.52.