4-3-2202 - Appointment of commissioner Qualifications.

4-3-2202. Appointment of commissioner Qualifications.

(a)  The commissioner shall be appointed by the governor to serve at the governor's pleasure and shall receive a salary in accordance with the provisions of § 8-23-101.

(b)  The commissioner shall be a person qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the commissioner's office.

[Acts 1976, ch. 468, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-345.]