There is in the department the Bureau of Livestock Identification.

The bureau is administered by a chief who is appointed by the director pursuant to the State Civil Service Act, Part 2 (commencing with Section 18500), Division 5, Title 2 of the Government Code.

The chief shall administer and enforce this division and shall perform such other duties within the scope of his employment as the director may require.

The chief is responsible to the director for the proper administration and enforcement of this division.

The chief shall assist in the prosecution of persons charged with violation of any provision of this division.

Subject to the approval of the director, the chief shall appoint such inspectors and other assistants as may be necessary to carry out this division.

Subject to the approval of the director, the chief may employ investigators to investigate reported thefts or losses of cattle.