1. (1) Upon the requirements described in Subsection 63L-9-102(2) being fulfilled, the governor shall, with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoint a director of the Department of Land Management.

2. (2) The director shall:

   1. (a) be the executive and administrative head of the Department of Land Management;
   2. (b) have demonstrated ability and experience in the administration and management of state or federal lands;
   3. (c) not hold any other public office or be involved in a political party or organization; and
   4. (d) hire personnel to staff the department.

3. (3) The director shall have:

   1. (a) executive authority and control of the Department of Land Management; and
   2. (b) authority over all personnel matters.

Amended by Chapter 352, 2020 General Session