1. (a) With the approval of the Governor, the Secretary shall appoint a deputy secretary.

2. (b) The deputy secretary:

   1. (1) serves at the pleasure of the Secretary; and
   2. (2) is entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget.
3. (c) The deputy secretary shall have the duties provided by law or delegated by the Secretary.

Added by Acts 2008, c. 306, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2008. Amended by Acts 2015, c. 141, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2015.