4:16-6. Duties of board
The board of managers shall:
a. Locate the experiment station and branches;
b. Appoint a director who shall have the general management and oversight of the experiments and investigations necessary to carry out the objects of the institution;
c. Employ competent chemists and other assistants necessary to analyze soils, fertilizers and objects of agricultural interest, so as to properly carry on the work of the station; and may employ such competent persons for investigation in floriculture as may be required;
d. Make an annual report of its work to the governor of the state.