1. The chief administrative officers of the facilities of the divisions of the department, subject to the directives of the department director and the respective division directors, shall have charge, control and management of their facilities.

2. The chief administrative officer of each facility shall keep the records and make the reports which the department and the respective division deem necessary and advisable.

3. Each chief administrative officer shall exercise the powers and duties of the appointing authority under chapter 36, subject to the supervision of the department director and the respective division directors.