2006 New Mexico Statutes - Section 60-4B-2 — Powers and duties of the director.

60-4B-2. Powers and duties of the director.

A.     The director is responsible for the operation of the department. It is his duty to supervise all operations of the department and to:   

(1)     administer and enforce the laws the administration of which the department is charged;   

(2)     exercise general supervisory authority over all employees of the department;   

(3)     organize the department into such units to enable it to function most effectively;   

(4)     confer authority and delegate responsibility as is necessary and appropriate;   

(5)     employ, within the limitations of current appropriations and personnel laws, such persons as are required to discharge his duties;   

(6)     undertake studies and conduct courses of instruction for department employees which will improve the operations of the department and advance its purposes;   

(7)     require compliance by employees of the department with his verbal and written instructions by whatever disciplinary means appropriate; and   

(8)     purchase or lease personal property and lease real property for use by the department.   

B.     The director, his agents, auditors and employees are commissioned as peace officers in the performance of their duties.