§ 5501. Delaware Geological Survey; purposes. The Delaware Geological Survey shall have the following purposes and objectives: (1) The systematic investigation of the geologic structure of the State, the nature and composition of the igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, their areal extent and thickness, and other features that may lead to a better understanding of […]
§ 5502. Management of Delaware Geological Survey. The University of Delaware shall have general charge of the Survey and shall direct its operations. 48 Del. Laws, c. 173, § 2; 7 Del. C. 1953, § 5503; 55 Del. Laws, c. 442, § 6;
§ 5503. Superintendent; appointment; qualifications; compensation. The University shall appoint as superintendent of the Survey a State Geologist and shall determine his or her compensation. The State Geologist shall be a member of the technical or professional staff of the University of Delaware, and 1/2 of his or her salary shall be paid from appropriations […]
§ 5504. Assistants and employees. The University of Delaware shall appoint such assistants and employees as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter and shall determine the compensation of such persons. 48 Del. Laws, c. 173, § 2; 7 Del. C. 1953, § 5505;
§ 5505. Responsibilities and duties of State Geologist. The State Geologist and the Acting State Geologist shall have the following responsibilities and duties: (1) The State Geologist or the Acting State Geologist shall hereby be required to evaluate all activities related to oil, gas and geothermal energy exploration or development on land or water within […]
