Current through 2024 Act No. 225.
Section 63-19-330 - Policy-setting responsibilities of director; executive responsibilities of director(A) The director is the chief executive officer of the department. The director may appoint and employ officers and employees necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of the department and shall ensure that the department's organizational structure differentiates between separate divisions, the community-based services and institutional services of the department.(B) The director is vested with the exclusive responsibility for policy of the department to carry out the responsibilities, duties, and privileges provided for in this chapter.2008 Act No. 361, Section 2.