19-11-218. Assistants and designees.

Subject to the provisions of the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act, 21-5-201 et seq., the State Procurement Director may:

(1) Employ and supervise such assistants and other persons as may be necessary;

(2) Fix their compensation as provided by law; and

(3) Delegate authority to such designees or to any state agency as the director may deem appropriate, within the limitations of state law and the state procurement regulations.