(a) Each application shall be reviewed by the department for completeness, relevance to the published request for proposals, adherence to department policies, general quality, technical merit, and budget appropriateness.(b) The department may invite an advisor or advisors to provide review and make recommendations concerning the grant process. Such advisor(s) may include any number of members from inside or outside the department, at the discretion of the commissioner. Advisor(s) from outside the department shall receive no compensation or reimbursement for expenses. No such advisor(s) shall be a current applicant for a grant under any part on which the advisor(s) would be making recommendations.