The responsibilities of the board shall include:

(1) Reviewing agency proposals that request delegated authority to administer an agency unique suggestion program. The board shall make the determination whether to accept or reject an agency proposal to administer an agency unique program based on current board criteria.

(2) Establishing rules, regulations, and reviewing policies under which the agency unique suggestion program shall be administered, including criteria for suggestion acceptability for evaluation and the granting of awards.

(3) Handling hearings of appeals pursuant to WAC 383-06-141, when requested by the agency or suggester(s).

(4) Reviewing agency reports submitted to the board. The board shall make the final determination whether to recertify agency unique programs contingent upon the findings in the report, and on additional information available to the board.