Conn. Agencies Regs. § 1-92-6b
The executive director is the chief executive officer of the Office of State Ethics. The executive director has the overall responsibility for the welfare and effectiveness of the agency and is accountable to the Citizen's Ethics Advisory Board regarding the execution of his or her duties and responsibilities. The executive director, along with the general counsel and ethics enforcement officer, has responsibility to foster effective communication and coordination among all staff members. Except as otherwise set forth in the Connecticut General Statutes or these regulations, the executive director is responsible for, and authorized to conduct, all tasks and duties necessary for the proper functioning of the agency, including, but not limited to, the agency's budget, day-to-day operations, staffing needs, personnel policies, hiring and firing of all Office personnel, equipment, record and database maintenance and storage, both in electronic and hard-copy format. In determining specific budgetary and staffing needs of the agency, the executive director, in his or her discretion, may consult with the general counsel and the ethics enforcement officer. The executive director is responsible for the agency's external relations with the public and other state agencies on matters regarding the policies, priorities and mission of the Office of State Ethics. The executive director is also the principal legislative liaison of the Office of State Ethics. In his or her legislative relations, the executive director is responsible for coordinating the agency's legislative strategy and priorities.
Conn. Agencies Regs. § 1-92-6b