(1) In accordance with the provisions of section 1 of article XVI of the Colorado constitution, it is the duty of the governor, with the consent of the senate, to appoint a person known to be competent to the office of commissioner, who may also be the executive director of the department of natural resources. The office of commissioner of mines shall be located in the office of the executive director of the department of natural resources. The governor has the power to remove said commissioner from office for incompetency, neglect of duty, or abuse of the privileges of such commissioner's office.
(2) (Deleted by amendment, L. 92, p. 1931, � 13, effective July 1, 1992.)
Source: L. 88: Entire article R&RE, p. 1187, � 2, effective July 1. L. 92: Entire section amended, p. 1931, � 13, effective July 1.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former � 34-40-103 as it existed prior to 1988.
34-21-103. Head of office of active and inactive mines - appointment - staff. (1) The director shall, subject to the provisions of section 13 of article XII of the state constitution, appoint the head of the office of active and inactive mines, subject to the supervision and control of the director. The head of the office of active and inactive mines shall have knowledge of mine health and safety practices, an understanding of mining technologies, and reclamation practices.
(2) The director may hire such competent persons, including authorized representatives, as the director deems necessary and proper for carrying out the purposes of articles 20 to 24, 32, and 33 of this title, and such persons shall comprise the office staff.
Source: L. 88: Entire article R&RE, p. 1187, � 2, effective July 1. L. 92: Entire section amended, p. 1931, � 14, effective July 1.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former � 34-40-103 as it existed prior to 1988.