§9-2-4. Organization of department of welfare.

Within limits of state appropriations and federal grants and subject to provisions of state and federal laws, rules and regulations, the commissioner shall organize the department into such offices, divisions, agencies and other administrative units, and, consistent with the requirements of article six, chapter twenty-nine of this code, shall appoint and employ for the department such deputies, assistants and employees, as may in his judgment be necessary or desirable to carry out fully and in an orderly, efficient and economical manner the powers, duties and responsibilities of the department and of his office.