(a) The board shall investigate the qualifications, moral character, and general fitness of any applicant for a certificate to practice as a foreign legal consultant and may in any case require the applicant to submit any additional proof or information as the board may deem appropriate. The board may also require the applicant to submit a report with respect to the applicant's character and fitness from the National Conference of Bar Examiners and pay the prescribed fee therefor.

(b) Upon completion of its investigation, if the board determines that the applicant meets the requirements of Rules 9.05 to 9.12, the board shall recommend to this Court the issuance of a certificate of registration as a foreign legal consultant.

(c) If the board refuses to recommend that the applicant be granted a certificate to practice as a foreign legal consultant, the applicant shall have the right to a hearing in the manner provided in Rule 8.12.

(d) This Court shall determine from the recommendation of the board whether the applicant shall be issued a certificate of registration as a foreign legal consultant. The clerk of this Court shall notify the applicant concerning the acceptance or rejection of the application.