(1) Pursuant to section 13 of article XII of the state constitution, the executive director of the department of natural resources shall appoint a director of the commission who shall possess such qualifications as may be established by the executive director, the commission, and the state personnel board.
(2) The director of the commission shall:
(a) Administer the provisions of this article;
(b) Enforce the rules and regulations adopted by the commission;
(c) Implement and administer orders issued by the commission;
(d) Appoint, pursuant to section 13 of article XII of the state constitution, such clerical and professional staff and consultants as may be necessary for the efficient and effective operation of the commission and shall exercise general supervisory control over said staff; and
(e) Perform such other functions as may be assigned to him by the commission, including that of appointment as a hearing officer in accordance with section 34-60-106.