27-107. Director of department; compensation
and reimbursement


A. The director of the department shall be appointed by the governor pursuant to
section 38-211. The person appointed shall be a mining, metallurgical or geological
engineer graduated from an accredited school, shall be qualified by education and
experience in the minerals industry and shall possess a certificate of registration as an
engineer or a geologist, issued by the state board of technical registration.


B. The director is entitled to receive compensation as determined pursuant to
section 38-611 and reimbursement of expenses pursuant to title 38, chapter 4, article 2.