Ala. Code § 9-16-133: Powers of Director.

It shall be the duty of the director to administer the provisions of this article and he shall have the power and authority to:

(1) Engage in all activities and to do all things necessary and expedient to the implementation and administration thereof;

(2) Engage in cooperative agreements and projects provided for under this article with any agency of this state, the United States or any other state and their governmental agencies.