Authority of director.

The director or the director's designee has the following authority in administering this chapter:(1) To adopt, amend, and rescind rules as deemed necessary to carry out this chapter;(2) To adopt standards of professional conduct or practice; and(3) To employ such administrative and clerical staff as necessary for the enforcement of this chapter.[ 2007 c 256 s 9; 2002 c 86 s 249; 1991 c 334 s 18.]Notes:Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.