(a) It is the duty of the director to:

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(1) Solicit volunteer citizens from throughout the state, using the aid of civic and church groups, at the director’s discretion;
(2) Work with the administrators of correctional institutions within the state and with state and local juvenile authorities;
(3) Evaluate prospective volunteer citizens and establish screening procedures to make the final determination of which volunteers will be used in the contact program;
(4) Coordinate and control the contact program and conduct training sessions for the volunteer citizens; and
(5) Formulate rules, regulations and procedures for the implementation of this part.
(b) The director may appoint volunteer citizens as the director thinks advisable to aid in these programs.