32-3506

32-3506. Executive director; duties; compensation

A. The board shall appoint an executive director who serves at the pleasure of the board. The executive director shall not be a board member.

B. The executive director is eligible to receive compensation pursuant to section 38-611.

C. The executive director shall:

1. Perform the board's administrative duties.

2. Employ, evaluate, dismiss, discipline and direct personnel as necessary to carry out board functions.

3. Set compensation for board employees pursuant to section 38-611.

4. Issue temporary license certificates and temporary license renewal certificates pursuant to section 32-3521 and board rules.

5. Initiate an investigation if there is reason to believe that a licensee is incompetent, mentally or physically unable to safely practice respiratory care or engaged in unprofessional conduct.

6. Issue subpoenas if necessary to compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of books, records, documents and evidence.

7. As directed by the board, sign and execute disciplinary orders, rehabilitative orders and notices of hearings.

8. On behalf of the board, enter into stipulated agreements with licensees for the treatment, rehabilitation and monitoring of chemical substance abuse or misuse.

9. Perform all other duties required by the board.