C.R.S. § 44-3-201

(1) For the purpose of regulating and controlling the licensing of the manufacture, distribution, and sale of alcohol beverages in this state, there is hereby created the state licensing authority, which shall be the executive director or the deputy director if the executive director so designates. (2) The executive director shall be the chief administrative officer of the state licensing authority and may employ, pursuant to section 13 of article XII of the state constitution, clerks and inspectors as may be determined to be necessary.