The commissioner is the chief executive officer of the department. In that capacity, the commissioner has primary responsibility for the following:

1. 1. Enforcing regulatory requirements Enforcing applicable regulatory requirements for school administrative units;

   [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §45 (NEW).]

2. 2. Providing technical assistance Providing technical assistance to school administrative units; and

   [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §45 (NEW).]

3. 3. Providing educational leadership Providing educational public leadership for the State.

   [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §45 (NEW).]

PL 1987, c. 395, §A45 (NEW).