(A) There is created the Office of Indigent Defense under the jurisdiction of the commission. The office must be administered by an executive director appointed by the commission. The executive director may hire other administrative, clerical, and legal staff and is authorized to contract with outside consultants on behalf of the office as he considers necessary to provide the services as required pursuant to the provisions of this article.
(B) The executive director shall:
(1) administer and coordinate the operations of the office and all divisions within the office and supervise compliance with rules, procedures, regulations, and standards adopted by the commission;
(2) maintain proper records of all financial transactions related to the operation of the office;
(3) coordinate the services of the office with any federal, county, private, or other programs established to provide assistance to indigent persons entitled to representation pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and consult with professional organizations concerning the implementation and improvement of programs for providing indigent services; and
(4) perform other duties as the commission assigns.