Section 402. Powers of the secretary of state

In addition to the powers and
  duties  elsewhere  prescribed  in this article, the secretary shall have
  power to:  1. Appoint a sufficient number of assistants, inspectors  and
  other  employees as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this
  article, to prescribe their duties, and to fix their compensation within
  the amount appropriated therefor;
    2. Examine the qualifications and fitness of applicants  for  licenses
  and prospective applicants taking examinations under this article;
    3.  Keep  records  of  all  licenses  issued, suspended or revoked, or
  orders directing the cessation of unlicensed activities;
    4. Prepare a manual of  rules  and  regulations  for  the  conduct  of
  examinations  and to furnish copies thereof to persons desiring the same
  upon payment of a reasonable fee therefor; and
    5.  Adopt  such  rules  and  regulations  not  inconsistent  with  the
  provisions of this article, as may be necessary with respect to the form
  and  content  of  applications  for licenses, the reception thereof, the
  investigation  and  examination  of  applicants   and   of   prospective
  applicants  taking  examinations and their qualifications, and the other
  matters incidental or appropriate  to  the  powers  and  duties  of  the
  secretary   as   prescribed   by   this   article  and  for  the  proper
  administration and enforcement of the provisions of this article.