Section 46-2-7.1 - Director of utilities(a) On or before July 1, 1981, the commission shall employ a director of utilities, who shall serve at the pleasure of the commission and whose salary shall be set by the commission.(b) The director of utilities shall: (1) Direct the activities of the utility divisions and sections;(2) Manage and coordinate the commission's preparation of rate cases;(3) Schedule and coordinate all in-house, reactive, regular, and engineering audits;(4) Direct all utility personnel and the preparation of that section of the commission's budget; and(5) Perform such other duties as the commission may establish by order.