The director may perform all powers, duties and functions within the authority of the department. The delegations authorized by this chapter shall not preclude the director from exercising any of the powers, duties and functions delegated. In the director's absence, the deputy director may act as director.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
43.21A.090. WSR 95-07-058 (Order 94-45), § 173-06-130, filed 3/9/95, effective 4/9/95.]