(a) A firm practicing surveying must operate all surveying activities under the supervision and management of a surveyor-in-charge who shall be a licensee who is licensed in this state.
(b) The designated surveyor-in-charge is responsible for the surveying work in this state provided by the firm.
(c) A licensee cannot be designated as a surveyor-in-charge for more than one firm without approval of the board.
(d) A licensee who performs part-time or consulting surveying services for a firm cannot be designated as a surveyor-in-charge for that firm unless the licensee is an officer, a majority interest holder or owner of the firm.
(e) The responsibilities of a surveyor-in-charge include:
(1) Renewal of the certificate of authorization;