(a) Notwithstanding 3 V.I.C., 114(6), the Director of the Virgin Islands Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control may employ attorneys, or contract with attorneys, as needed. These attorneys may advise the Director, the Virgin Islands Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control Board and Bureau personnel on all legal matters and shall appear for and represent the Director, the Board and Bureau personnel in all administrative hearings and all litigation or other proceedings that may arise in the discharge of their duties.
(b) At the request of the Director, the Virgin Islands Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control Board, or the Attorney General, such attorney may assist the Attorney General in prosecuting charges of violators of the Virgin Islands Controlled Substances Law. If a conflict of interest would be created by such attorney's is [sic] representing the Director, Board or Bureau personnel, additional counsel may be hired upon approval of the Board.
(c) In carrying out his functions under this chapter, the Director may hold hearings, sign and issue subpoenas, administer oaths, examine witnesses, and receive evidence at any place in the Virgin Islands.
(d) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, notice must be given and hearings must be conducted under appropriate procedures prescribed by the Director.