41-1833. Powers and duties of the director
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A. The director shall:
1. Subject to the law enforcement merit system council classifications and pay scales, appoint, define the duties and prescribe the terms and conditions of employment of all employees necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
2. Adopt rules necessary for carrying out the purposes of this chapter.
3. Cooperate with the state director of emergency management when a state of emergency or a state of war emergency has been declared by the governor.
B. The director may:
1. Request the cooperation of utilities, communications media and public and private agencies to aid and assist in the implementation and maintenance of departmental components of the statewide emergency medical services system.
2. Cooperate with any agency or group which provides a similar program of emergency medical services in a contiguous state.
3. Enter into contracts and agreements for the acquisition and purchase of any equipment, tools, supplies and materials necessary in the administration of this chapter.
4. Accept and expend federal funds and private grants, gifts, contributions and devises to assist in carrying out the purposes of this chapter. Such funds shall not revert to the state general fund at the close of a fiscal year.