§5A-1-3. Powers and duties of secretary, division heads and
employees.
The secretary shall have control and supervision of the
department of administration and shall be responsible for the work
of each of its employees. The secretary shall have such power and
authority as specified in section two, article two, chapter five-f
of this code. The secretary shall also have the authority to
employ such assistants and attorneys as may be necessary for the
efficient operation of the department. The secretary, the division
heads and the employees of the department shall perform the duties
herein specified and shall also perform such other duties as the
governor may prescribe.