Served as advisory counsel for the Commissioner and the executive staff regarding issues of public policy; Assisted with promulgation/revision of policy that directly affected the successful operation of the agency; Directed and approved outside counsel to represent the agency on legal issues, including employment discrimination, contractual disputes, and other legal issues affecting the agency; Presented proposals for the Commissioner regarding inter-agency reorganization, strategic planning and budget management; served as Commissioner’s legislative liaison; Directed the agency’s state procurement process through requests for proposals, invitations for bid, and award of state contracts; Supervised, managed and directed agency’s attorneys in the areas of contracts, employee disciplinary matters, public records request and overall litigation.