Section 52:27C-7 - Additional powers and duties of commissionerThe commissioner, in addition to his powers and duties otherwise provided by this act, shall:
a. Exercise all powers of the department not vested in the Economic Council.b. Administer the work of the department.c. Prescribe the organization of the department and the duties of his subordinates and assistants.d. Subject to the approval of the Economic Council, appoint officers and employees, other than the directors of the divisions, engage technical and professional experts and fix their compensation within the limits of available appropriations, except as may be otherwise provided by law.e. Administer all laws, which are by their terms included under the jurisdiction of the department, relating to veterans' guaranteed loans, grants-in-aid to municipalities for the preparation of engineering plans and specifications and for other purposes, urban redevelopment, housing and economic development.f. Prepare for issuance by the Governor such executive orders relating to the work of the department as may be necessary.g. Maintain liaison with local, State and Federal officials and agencies, concerned with matters of post-war planning or otherwise related to the functions of the department.h. Pursue any appropriate legal remedy in effectuation or enforcement of any of his powers and duties under this act.L.1944, c.85, art. 1, p.169, s.7.