Sec. 2306.052.  DIRECTOR'S POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  The director is the administrator and the head of the department and must be an individual qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the office.
(b)  The director shall:
(1)  administer and organize the work of the department consistent with this chapter and with sound organizational management that promotes efficient and effective operation;
(2)  appoint and remove personnel employed by the department;
(3)  submit, through and with the approval of the governor, requests for appropriations and other money to operate the department;
(4)  administer all money entrusted to the department;
(5)  administer all money and investments of the department subject to:
(A)  department indentures and contracts;
(B)  Sections 2306.118 through 2306.120;  and
(C)  an action of the board under Section 2306.351;  and
(6)  perform other functions that may be assigned by the board or the governor.
(c)  The director shall develop and implement the policies established by the board that define the responsibilities of each division in the department.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 1.45, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
(e)  The board shall adopt rules and the director shall develop and implement a program to train employees on the public information requirements of Chapter 552.  The director shall monitor the compliance of employees with those requirements.
(f)  The director shall use existing department resources to provide the board with any administrative support necessary for the board to exercise its duties regarding the implementation of this chapter, including:
(1)  assigning personnel to assist the board;
(2)  providing office space, equipment, and documents and other information to the board;  and
(3)  making in-house legal counsel available to the board.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.64(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 519, Sec. 4, eff. June 18, 1999;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 1.08, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1367, Sec. 1.45, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.