Section 9-2-806 - Geological survey; state geologist as chief administrative officer; duties; appointment of employees(a) The state geologist is the chief administrative officer of the geological survey. With the advice of the geological survey board, the state geologist shall: (i) Supervise the functions of the geological survey; (ii) Establish policy for the geological survey. (b) With the consent of the board and within the appropriation allowed by law, the state geologist may appoint employees necessary to assist him and the board.