(a) In accordance with the direction and policies of the Conservancy and pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 31103, the executive officer shall administer the affairs of the Conservancy and, subject to approval by the Conservancy, the executive officer shall, on behalf of the Conservancy and in accordance with applicable state and civil service procedures, appoint such other employees as may be necessary to carry out the functions of the Conservancy.

(b) Except as specially provided by resolution, the executive officer may delegate the performance of any of his or her functions but such delegation(s) shall not affect his or her responsibility to see that the directions and policies of the Conservancy are carried out fully and faithfully.