70 ILCS 1710/16

Under the direction of the Commission, the executive director shall:

1. Propose annually projects, programs and a budget for the operation of the Commission;

2. Supervise and administer the Commission's work;

3. Be responsible for keeping the Commission's records and for custody and preservation of all papers and documents of the Commission and make all such papers and documents available for public inspection;

4. Under rules and regulations providing for equal opportunity established by the Commission, appoint necessary employees, assign their duties and approve all contracts and expenditures of the Commission;

5. Prepare and present to the Commission annually a report of the work and activities of the Commission;

6. Perform such other duties as relate to the functions of the Commission as it may direct.