(a) (1) The State Geologist shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor.(2) The State Geologist shall report to the Director of Production and Conservation and the Secretary of the Department of Energy and Environment.
(1) The State Geologist shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
(2) The State Geologist shall report to the Director of Production and Conservation and the Secretary of the Department of Energy and Environment.
(b) The State Geologist shall be charged with the duty of administering the provisions of this subchapter, the rules and orders established under this subchapter, performing services requested by the director, and administering specified provisions of 15-71-101 et seq., and rules and orders established under 15-71-101 et seq.
(c) The State Geologist may delegate his or her functions, powers, and duties as he or she may deem desirable and necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the Office of the State Geologist.
(d) In addition to other duties and functions prescribed for the State Geologist, he or she shall advise the director, the secretary, the Governor, and the General Assembly, on all geological matters concerning the state.
(e) The director shall be the:(1) Custodian of all property held in the name of the office; and(2) Disbursing agent, in consultation with the secretary, of all funds available for the office's use.
(1) Custodian of all property held in the name of the office; and
(2) Disbursing agent, in consultation with the secretary, of all funds available for the office's use.