Administration. (1) The operator shall employ an administrator, or act in his own stead if qualified. The administrator shall be directly accountable to the operator for operating and maintaining the facility in compliance with applicable requirements.
(2) A person shall not be designated as administrator without prior written approval of the department. Such approval shall be based upon a review of the qualifications set forth in paragraph (9) of this subdivision and demonstrated knowledge of regulation of adult homes as evidenced by previous satisfactory experience or examination by the department.