(a) Regular personnel. The Board may appoint legal counsel, scientists, engineers, experts, investigators, temporary employees, and administrative personnel as it finds necessary in carrying out its duties in providing personnel to assist the District Commissions and in investigating matters within its jurisdiction.(b) Executive Director. The Board shall appoint an Executive Director. The Director shall be a full-time State employee, shall be exempt from the State classified system, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. The Director shall be responsible for: (1) supervising and administering the operation and implementation of this chapter and the rules adopted by the Board as directed by the Board;(2) assisting the Board in its duties and administering the requirements of this chapter; and(3) employing any staff as may be required to carry out the functions of the Board.Amended by 2024, No. 181,§ 6, eff. 6/17/2024.Added 1969, No. 250 (Adj. Sess.), § 4, eff. 4/4/1970; amended 1993, No. 82 , § 2.