27-108. Powers and duties of director


A. The director shall:


1. Have charge and control of the work of the department, including field offices.


2. Appoint the field and office assistants. The compensation for such assistants
shall be as determined pursuant to section 38-611.


3. Administer the finances of the department, subject to the provisions of law and
the rules of the board.


4. Perform other duties the board prescribes.


B. The director may:


1. With the approval of the board, establish and collect fees for services provided
by the department.


2. Receive any monies to support the objectives stated in section 27-101.01 arising
from grants, contracts, contributions, gratuities or reimbursements payable or
distributable to this state from the United States, from state, county, municipal or
other governmental sources or from private persons or corporations. Monies received
pursuant to this paragraph shall be deposited in the mines and mineral resources fund
established by section 27-111.


3. Enter into contracts, except as provided by section 27-105.


4. Acquire the services and expertise of state universities for the purposes of
this article at the director's discretion.


C. The director must approve all claims for expenses before payment.