Powers and Duties of Social Security Administrator: Generally

Powers and Duties of Social Security Administrator: Generally. The general administration and responsibility for the proper operation of this division shall be vested in the Social Security Administrator who shall have power to delegate duties and responsibilities to such employees as he or she deems feasible and desirable to carry out the provisions of this division. The Social Security Administrator may adopt, amend, or rescind regulations for the administration of this division subject to the approval of the Governor. The Social Security Administrator may hire employees as necessary within the limits of available funds budgeted for the administration of this division. The Social Security Administrator shall reimburse agencies of the United States government for expenses incurred in performing services in the administration of this division. Source: DL 5-12, § 1. Commission Comment: The Commission inserted a colon in place of a dash in the heading of this section to conform the heading to the style used elsewhere in the code. According to PL 3-90, § 7(a) (reprinted in the preface material, prior to title 1), “section headings . . . do not in any manner affect the scope, meaning, or intent of the provisions of this Code.”