Missouri Revised Statutes Title XVI. Conservation, Resources and Development § 251.060. Duties of director 1]

(1) Prepare estimates of requirements for appropriations for the department and for each division thereof;

(2) Procure, by means authorized by law, supplies, material, equipment or contractual services for the department and for each division in the department;

(3) Employ, remove and prescribe duties of the assistants, clerks or other employees in the department and each of the divisions as the work of the department or its divisions require and fix their compensation within the limits of the appropriations;

(4) Order and supervise the exchange among the several divisions, bureaus or sections of employees, quarters, facilities and equipment;

(5) Coordinate and arrange the functions, procedures and facilities of the department and the several divisions, bureaus or sections as is necessary to bring about economy and efficiency in the operation of the department and each division of the department.