The director of the Washington state lottery, hereinafter called "the director," is the director appointed by the governor pursuant to RCW 67.70.050, to be responsible for the supervision and administration of the operation of the lottery in accordance with the RCW 67.70.060 and with the rules of the commission. The director may delegate to his or her employees such responsibilities as the director may deem necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of this chapter.