The Executive Director is vested with authority to adopt, modify or repeal rules or

The Executive Director is vested with authority to adopt, modify or repeal rules or regulations to utilize, manage, conserve, preserve and protect the flora (plants), fauna (animals), tidelands, coastal wetlands, coastal preserves, marine waters and any other matter pertaining to the marine resources under its jurisdiction. MISS. CODE ANN. §§49-15-304, 49-27-3, 49-27-5, and 57-15-10.