47-19-3. Election of a chairman of the board of directors; employment of administrative and clerical assistants; actuarial and other services; payment of departmental expenses.

The board of directors shall elect a chairman from its membership and may employ necessary administrative and clerical assistants, who shall not be members of the board of directors. The board of directors shall engage such actuarial and other services as shall be required from time to time to transact the business of the department. The expenses of the department may be paid from funds received under any contract issued by the department or appropriated from time to time.