1. (a) The department of local government finance is established.

2. (b) 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;
   2. (2) may delegate authority to appropriate department staff;
   3. (3) serves at the pleasure of the governor; and
   4. (4) is entitled to receive compensation in an amount set by the governor, subject to approval by the budget agency.

As added by P.L.198-2001, SEC.66. Amended by P.L.178-2002, SEC.36.