[§467E-3] Powers and duties of the director. In addition to any other powers and duties authorized by law, the director shall have the following powers and duties:

(1) Grant permission to a person to use the title of social worker in this State pursuant to this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant thereto;

(2) Adopt, amend, or repeal rules pursuant to chapter 91 as the director finds necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter;

(3) Administer, coordinate, and enforce this chapter and rules adopted pursuant thereto;

(4) Discipline a licensed social worker for any cause described by this chapter or for any violation of the rules, fine any government employee employed as a social worker for any cause described by this chapter, and refuse to license a person for failure to meet licensing requirements or for any cause that would be grounds for disciplining a licensed social worker; and

(5) Appoint an advisory committee consisting of licensed social workers to assist with the implementation of this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant thereto. [L 1994, c 251, pt of §2]