The board is authorized to establish such funds in the State Treasury as are necessary to administer said plan and may deposit as necessary in such fund or funds employee payments, amounts deducted pursuant to salary reduction agreements, and administrative fees and appropriations, if any. The board shall designate a custodian of said fund or funds who shall be authorized to make deposits into and payments therefrom in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by said board.
Ala. Code § 36-29-27 (1975)