TCA § 11-5-102 — State geologist — Powers and duties — Geological survey

It is the duty of the state geologist, subject to the approval of the commissioner of environment and conservation, to: Organize and direct the work of the state geological survey in field and office; Determine the character, order, and time of publication of the reports of the survey, and to direct the preparation, printing, and distribution of the same; Arrange for cooperative work with the various federal and state scientific bureaus where such work shall redound to the interest of the people of the state; Appoint such associates, assistants, and employees as may be necessary to carry out successfully and speedily the work of the survey; Procure and have charge of the necessary field and office supplies and other equipment, and supervise the acquisition, care, and distribution of the collections of the state geological survey; and Perform such other work as may be necessary to the successful conduct of the survey.