[§342G-12]  Office of solid waste
management, establishment.  There is established within the department the
office of solid waste management.  The head of the office shall be known as the
state solid waste management coordinator.  The coordinator shall be appointed
by the director without regard to chapter 76 and shall be compensated at a
salary level set by the director.  The coordinator shall be included in any
benefit program generally applicable to the officers and employees of the
State.  The coordinator shall hire staff, as may be necessary, with regard to
chapter 76. [L 1991, c 324, pt of §2; am L 2000, c 253, §150]