Ala. Code § 24-8-9: Office to Administer Provisions and May Delegate Functions, Duties, Powers to Employees.

(a) The office shall administer the provisions of this chapter.

(b) The office may delegate any of its functions, duties, and powers to its employees including functions, duties, and powers with respect to investigating, conciliating, hearing, determining, ordering, certifying, reporting, or otherwise acting as to any work, business, or matter under this chapter.