§ 283-331. Director; qualification; responsibilities.

(a)

The mayor shall appoint a director, recommended by the board, subject to approval by the council, who shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor. The director shall have such qualifications and experience as set by the board. The director shall meet with the board as a nonvoting member.

(b)

The director shall be the chief administrator of the forensic services agency (FSA) and shall have the following duties:

(1)

To supervise and coordinate the activities of sections with the agency;

(2)

To oversee the daily operations of the agency;

(3)

To prepare and submit the agency's budget to the controller as required by IC 36-3-6-4;

(4)

To appoint deputies or assistants as necessary;

(5)

To approve the hiring and dismissal of personnel of the agency subject to the limitations prescribed by law in Chapter 221 of this Code;

(6)

To manage the personnel of the agency;

(7)

To delegate to the personnel of the agency authority to act on his behalf;

(8)

To execute contracts subject to the authority of the board, the mayor and any other limitations prescribed by law.

(c)

The director shall have the authority and responsibility to act for the board in its name on a daily operational basis when the board is not in session, but all such action shall be subject to the review of the board.

(Code 1975, § 2-509; G.O. 73, 2005, § 26)