The Secretary of State shall have, in addition to the other powers, duties and functions as provided by law, the following powers, duties and functions:
(1) To supervise, direct and account for the administration and operation of the Department, its divisions, subdivisions, offices, functions and employees;
(2) To appoint and fix the salary of, with the written approval of the Governor, the following division directors, who may be removed from office by the Secretary with the written approval of the Governor, and who shall have such powers, duties and functions in the administration and operation of the Department as may be assigned by the Secretary:
a. A Director of the Division of Corporations, who shall be known as the Director of Corporations and who shall be qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the office;
b. A Director of the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, who shall be known as the Director of Historical and Cultural Affairs and who shall be qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the office;
c. A Director of the Division of Public Utility Control who shall be qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the office;
d. A Director of the Division of Professional Regulation who shall be qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the office.
(3) To appoint such additional personnel as may be necessary for the administration and operation of the Department within such limitations as may be imposed by law;
(4) To establish, consolidate or abolish such divisions, subdivisions and offices within the Department or transfer or combine the powers, duties and functions of the divisions and offices within the Department as the Secretary, with the written approval of the Governor, may deem necessary, provided that all powers, duties and functions required by law shall be provided for and maintained;
(5) To make and enter into any and all contracts, agreements or stipulations, and to retain, employ and contract for the services of private and public consultants, research and technical personnel and to procure by contract, consulting, research, technical and other services and facilities, whenever the same shall be deemed by the Secretary necessary or desirable in the performance of the functions of the Department and whenever funds shall be available for such purpose. All necessary legal services shall be provided pursuant to Chapter 25 of this title;
(6) To delegate any of the Secretary's powers, duties or functions to a director of a division except the power to remove employees of the Department or to fix their compensation;
(7) To establish and to promulgate such rules and regulations governing the administration and operation of the Department as may be deemed necessary by the Secretary and which are not inconsistent with the laws of this State;
(8) To maintain such facilities throughout the State as may be required for the effective and efficient operation of the Department;
(9) To adopt an official seal or seals for the Department.