(a) The Governor may, with respect to the Transportation Agency, appoint a Deputy Secretary of Housing Coordination, who shall serve as the secretary’s primary advisor on housing matters, including, but not limited to, sustainable growth policy matters, and other strategies to achieve the state’s greenhouse gas emission reduction objectives as it pertains to those housing matters.

The Deputy Secretary of Housing Coordination shall hold office at the pleasure of the Governor and shall receive a salary as shall be fixed by the Governor with the approval of the Department of Finance.