Department of local government finance established; commissioner

Sec. 1.1. (a) The department of local government finance is established. (b) 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; (2) may delegate authority to appropriate department staff; (3) serves at the pleasure of the governor; and (4) is entitled to receive compensation in an amount set by the governor, subject to approval by the budget agency. As added by P.L.198-2001, SEC.66. Amended by P.L.178-2002, SEC.36.