Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 467E-3 - Powers and duties of the directorIn addition to any other powers and duties authorized by law, the director shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) Grant permission to a person to use the title of social worker and engage in the practice of social work in this State pursuant to this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant thereto;(2) Adopt, amend, or repeal rules pursuant to chapter 91 as the director finds necessary to carry out this chapter;(3) Administer, coordinate, and enforce this chapter and rules adopted pursuant thereto;(4) Discipline a licensee for any cause described by this chapter or for any violation of the rules, fine any government employee employed as a social worker for any cause described by this chapter, and refuse to license a person for failure to meet licensing requirements or for any cause that would be grounds for disciplining a licensee; and(5) Appoint an advisory committee consisting of three social workers and two members of the public to assist with the implementation of this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant thereto.L 1994, c 251, pt of §2; am L 2002, c 167, §8 .