1.    For the purpose of carrying out the objectives and purposes of this chapter and subject to the limitations of this chapter or imposed by the court, a director shall:

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a.    Make a determination upon intake of referrals regarding the appropriate manner to handle a child in need of protection under this chapter.

b.    Make appropriate referrals to other private or public agencies of the community if their assistance appears to be needed or desirable.

c.    Issue a temporary custody order concerning a child who is referred to the director’s supervision or care as a child in need of protection. Except as provided by this chapter, a director does not have the powers of a law enforcement officer. d.    Take acknowledgments of instruments for the purpose of this chapter.

e.    Make such temporary order not to exceed ninety-six hours for the custody and control of a child alleged to be in need of protection as may be deemed appropriate. The order must be reduced to writing within twenty-four hours, excluding holidays and weekends.

f.    Perform all other functions designated by this chapter or under section 27-05-30 or by order of the court, including, if qualified, those of a referee.

g.    Issue an order to a law enforcement authority to transport a child to and from a specified location.

h.    Receive and examine requests for review of a child’s placement at a qualified residential treatment program under the Family First Prevention Services Act [Pub. L. 115-123; 132 Stat. 64; 42 U.S.C. § 675].

2.    Any of the foregoing functions may be performed in another state if authorized by the court of this state and permitted by the laws of the other state.