The Board shall adjudicate all hearings of the Department, unless otherwise provided by law. In coordination and consultation with the Department, the Board shall:review and propose improvements to existing City rules, regulations, and laws with respect to business licensing and consumer protection; research and recommend new programs and training that could be delivered to consumers and businesses; and evaluate current programs and proposed legislation to determine their impact on consumers and businesses. As appropriate, the Board may hold informational hearings and undertake surveys and studies to:evaluate existing City policies and procedures in regard to business licensing and consumer protection; and make recommendations for the improvement of existing policies and procedures to the Director. The Board shall submit an annual report on its activities to the Department to be included in the Department’s annual report to the Mayor and City Council, as described in § 42-8 {“Annual report”} of this subtitle.