1. (a) The governor shall appoint an individual with appropriate training and experience as commissioner of the department. The commissioner:

   1. (1) is the executive and chief administrative officer of the department; and
   2. (2) may delegate authority to appropriate department staff.

2. (b) The commissioner:

   1. (1) serves at the governor's pleasure; and

   2. (2) is entitled to receive compensation in an amount set by the governor, subject to approval by the budget agency.

      [Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-2-12(a), (b) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.3.