RSA 132:2 Duties.

The commissioner of the department of health and human services shall:
I. Conduct studies as necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
II. Formulate and administer such plans as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
III. Receive and expend, in accordance with plans developed under this chapter, funds made available to the department by the federal government, the state or its political subdivisions, or other sources.
IV. Cooperate with the federal government and with other state and local agencies and organizations in developing, extending, and improving the services provided under this chapter.
V. Supervise those services authorized by this chapter and provided under contract with local agencies.
VI. Employ such