LAC 46:LXX.12106. Administrator; Employment; Duties and Responsibilities

A. In accordance with La. R.S. 34:1122.A(2), the Commission shall employ an Administrator whose compensation shall be fixed by the Commission. B. The Administrator shall be the chief administrative officer of the Commission. He shall perform his duties, responsibilities and functions under the supervision and control of the Commission. The Administrator shall also direct and be responsible for all management and finance matters of the Commission. In such capacity, he shall be responsible for accounting and budget control, procurement and contract management, data processing, consulting services, property control, personnel management, establishment and oversight of a Commission website and grants management for the Commission, except as otherwise specifically provided in these rules. C. The Administrator shall also employ, remove, assign, and promote such personnel as is necessary for the efficient administration of the Commission and the performance of its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities. The Administrator shall exercise all powers and authority granted to him in these rules subject to the overall direction and control of the Commission. The Administrator shall perform such additional duties and functions as are assigned by the Commission. D. For purposes of the Public Records Law, the Administrator shall be the official custodian of all records of the Commission and all filings with the Commission. The Administrator shall receive and respond to all requests for public records of the Commission. E. The Administrator shall whenever necessary or appropriate certify copies of official documents in his custody; provide service of decisions, recommendations, orders, subpoenas, proposed rules and notices issued by the Commission, Hearing Panel and Hearing Master, and perform other duties as may be assigned by the Commission. F. The Administrator shall assess the cost of all hearings and expenses incurred by the Commission in a proceeding equally on the pilot association and the shipping industry to which it relates in accordance with the procedures established by the Commission.