§ 30-4-5

30:4-5. Responsibility of executive officer The chief executive officer of each institution or agency shall be its executive and administrative officer and subject to the rules and regulations adopted by the board of managers shall be responsible to the board for the proper conduct and management of the institution or agency, the physical condition of the property, the proper use of the plant and equipment, the conduct of all employees appointed by him and the care and treatment of the inmates.