(a) The Department shall exercise the powers and duties prescribed by the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois for the administration of licensing Acts and shall exercise such other powers and duties necessary for effectuating the purposes of this Act.
     (b) The Secretary may promulgate rules consistent with the provisions of this Act for the administration and enforcement thereof, and for the payment of fees connected therewith, and may prescribe forms which shall be issued in connection therewith. The rules may include but not be limited to the standards and criteria for licensure and professional conduct and discipline; the standards and criteria used in determining when oral interviews will be conducted; the standards and criteria used when determining fitness to practice therapy; and the procedures followed in oral interviews. The Department may consult with the Board in promulgating rules.
     (c) The Department may at any time seek the advice and the expert knowledge of the Board on any matter relating to the administration of this Act.