A Division of Labor is hereby created, established, and administered under the supervision and direction of the Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation. A director of the Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation must be appointed by the Governor pursuant to the provisions of Section 40-73-15. The director means the chief administrative officer of the Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation. The Division of Labor is authorized to promulgate regulations for the division, and it is the duty of the division to administer and enforce the regulations and direct all inspections and investigations except as otherwise provided.