(a) The Department shall:
(1) maintain and supervise generally the home in accordance with this subtitle; and
(2) adopt any regulation that is needed for management of the home, including regulations for admission, maintenance, and discharge of its residents.
(b) (1) The Department may appoint a Director for the home and employ any other staff that is needed to manage the home properly.
(2) In appointing or employing staff, the Department shall give preference to a veteran who has an honorable discharge from the uniformed services.
(3) The Director shall:
(i) serve at the pleasure of the Secretary; and
(ii) perform any duty that the Department requires.