1. (1) The chief executive officer of the department is the commissioner.

2. (2)

   1. (a) Every fourth year after the year 1989, the governor shall appoint a commissioner with the advice and consent of the Senate.
   2. (b) The commissioner shall serve for a period of four years from July 1 of the year of the commissioner's appointment.

3. (3) The commissioner shall:

   1. (a) be an individual of recognized executive and administrative capacity;
   2. (b) be selected solely with regard to the commissioner's qualifications and fitness to discharge the duties of the commissioner's office;
   3. (c) be of high moral character;
   4. (d) be of good standing in the community in which the commissioner lives; and
   5. (e) have been a resident of this state for a period of at least five years immediately prior to appointment.
4. (4) The commissioner shall devote full time to the duties of the office.
5. (5) The governor shall establish the commissioner's salary within the salary range fixed by the Legislature in Title 67, Chapter 22, State Officer Compensation.

Amended by Chapter 352, 2020 General Session