The director or the director's designee has the following authority in administering this chapter:

     (1) To adopt, amend, and rescind rules as deemed necessary to carry out this chapter;

     (2) To enter into contracts for professional services determined to be necessary for adequate enforcement of this chapter; and

     (3) To adopt standards of professional conduct or practice.

[2007 c 256 § 8; 2002 c 86 § 246; 1995 c 277 § 35; 1991 c 328 § 17.]

NOTES:

     Effective dates -- 2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.

     Part headings not law -- Severability -- 2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.