435 - Steward.

§ 435. Steward. The steward, if there be one, and otherwise an officer  or employee designated to exercise and perform the functions of steward,  shall  make  the  necessary  purchases  for  the  institution, when such  purchases are authorized by  the  commissioner  of  correction  and  the  commissioner of general services, pursuant to the state finance law, and  issue  the  orders  for  material,  equipment and supplies, purchased or  contracted for by the commissioner of general services, and  covered  by  requisitions  approved by such commissioner or authorized by him, as the  same shall be needed.  He shall keep full and accurate accounts  of  the  purchases  made  and  orders  issued  by him. He shall also perform such  duties relative to the care of material and supplies and the preparation  of pay-rolls and other matters, as the superintendent of the institution  shall direct.