CHAPTER 2. COMMISSIONER OF DEPARTMENT

IC 13-13-2

    

Chapter 2. Commissioner of Department

IC 13-13-2-1

Appointment; term; compensation; delegation of authority

    

Sec. 1. (a) The governor shall appoint an individual with
appropriate training and experience as commissioner of the
department. The commissioner:

        (1) is the executive and chief administrative officer of the
department; and

        (2) may delegate authority to appropriate department staff.

    (b) The commissioner:

        (1) serves at the governor's pleasure; and

        (2) is entitled to receive compensation in an amount set by the
governor, subject to approval by the budget agency.

As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.3.

IC 13-13-2-2

Appointments to other positions

    

Sec. 2. The commissioner shall appoint individuals to the other
positions in the department.

As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.3.

IC 13-13-2-3

Ad hoc group

    

Sec. 3. The commissioner may establish an ad hoc group to study
and make recommendations regarding critical environmental issues.
The ad hoc group may include the following:

        (1) University representatives.

        (2) Scientific research organizations.

        (3) Public policy and research advisory organizations.

        (4) Individuals from the private sector with experience in
related disciplines.

As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.3.