19-1-104 - Creation of department -- Appointment of executive director.
19-1-104. Creation of department -- Appointment of executive director.
(1) There is created within state government the Department of Environmental Quality. The department shall be administered by an executive director.
(2) The executive director shall be appointed by the governor with the consent of theSenate and shall serve at the pleasure of the governor.
(3) The executive director shall have demonstrated the necessary administrative andprofessional ability through education and experience to efficiently and effectively manage thedepartment's affairs.
(4) The Legislature shall fix the compensation of the executive director in accordancewith Title 67, Chapter 22, State Officer Compensation.
Amended by Chapter 176, 2002 General Session