The division chief shall have the power and authority necessary to carry out the functions and duties of the Office of Water Resources. All functions and duties of the Office of Water Resources shall be exercised by the division chief or through such officers or employees as the division chief may designate. In the performance of such functions and duties and in the exercise of such powers and authorities, the division chief and all other officers and employees of the Office of Water Resources shall be subject to all legal requirements, restrictions, limitations, conditions, and penalties, whether civil or criminal, with respect to the performance of such functions and duties and the exercise of such powers and authorities.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.
Chapter 10B - Alabama Water Resources.
Section 9-10B-1 - Short Title.
Section 9-10B-2 - Legislative Findings; Exemptions.
Section 9-10B-3 - Definitions.
Section 9-10B-4 - Office of Water Resources Created.
Section 9-10B-5 - Functions and Duties of Office of Water Resources.
Section 9-10B-6 - Negotiation and Consummation of Interstate Compacts.
Section 9-10B-7 - Office Headed by Division Chief.
Section 9-10B-8 - Power and Authority of Division Chief.
Section 9-10B-9 - Recommendation of Proposed Rules by Division Chief.
Section 9-10B-10 - Establishment of Technical or Other Advisory Committees.
Section 9-10B-11 - Determination of Number of Employees Needed.
Section 9-10B-12 - Water Resources Commission Created; Membership.
Section 9-10B-13 - Terms of Members of Commission.
Section 9-10B-14 - Expiration of Term or Vacancy on Commission; Succession; Appointment.
Section 9-10B-15 - Chairperson of Commission; Length of Term; Successor.
Section 9-10B-16 - Duties of Commission.
Section 9-10B-17 - Remuneration of Commission; Meetings; Division Chief as Ex Officio Secretary.
Section 9-10B-26 - Effect of Chapter on Other State Departments and Agencies.
Section 9-10B-27 - Effect of Chapter on Water Use Rights of Riparian Land Owners.
Section 9-10B-28 - Expenditure of Appropriations.
Section 9-10B-29 - Charging Fees or Taxes.
Section 9-10B-30 - Application of Alabama Administrative Procedure Act.