181—1.8 (546,17A) Division administrators’ responsibilities.
	 1.8(1)  Rule making. Except to the extent that rule-making authority is vested in a policy-making commission, each division administrator has the authority to promulgate rules pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 17A to implement the duties of the division. Such rules are not subject to review by the department director. All applicable rules previously promulgated by the divisions shall remain in effect until amended by the divisions.
	 1.8(2)  Decision making. Except to the extent that decision-making authority is vested in a licensing and regulation commission or other body, decisions of the division administrator with respect to duties assigned to the division under the law are final agency actions pursuant to chapter 17A. Decisions by either the commissions or division administrators are not subject to review by the department director.
	 1.8(3)  Supervision. Each division administrator has the authority to hire, allocate, develop, and direct employees and other resources assigned to the division by law.
	 1.8(4)  Establish fees. Except to the extent otherwise vested in a policy-making commission, each division administrator has the authority to establish fees assessed to the regulated industry. The fees so established are not reviewable by the department director.
	 1.8(5)  Expenditure authorization. Each division administrator may authorize expenditures from any appropriation or trust fund established on the behalf of the division.