The board is charged with the duty and vested with the power and authority:
To determine the content of and administer examinations to be given to applicants for certification as a court reporter.
To determine an applicant's ability to make a verbatim record of proceedings which may be used in any court in this state by any recognized system designated by the board and to pass upon the eligibility of applicants for certification.
To issue certificates to those found qualified as court reporters who are in compliance with Section 9-13-109.
To promulgate, amend and revise regulations relevant to its duties as necessary to implement this chapter. Such regulations shall be consistent with the provisions of Sections 9-13-101 through 9-13-121 and shall not be effective until approved by the Supreme Court.
To make studies and, from time to time, recommendations to the Supreme Court concerning matters pertaining to court reporters.
To account to the Supreme Court in all fiscal matters following recognized accounting procedures of the State Auditor.
To exercise jurisdiction over disciplinary matters with regard to certified court reporters, those reporters granted temporary permission as noncertified or nonresident court reporters, those holding themselves out in the State of Mississippi to be court reporters and anyone engaged in the unauthorized practice of court reporting within the State of Mississippi in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the board.
To enter into contracts, hire staff and do such other things as may be necessary to implement the provisions of Sections 9-13-101 through 9-13-121.