Section 2. The chief officer of this department shall be denominated Chief of the Department of Mines, and shall be appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, within thirty days after the final passage of this act, and every four years thereafter, who shall be commissioned by the Governor to serve a term of four years from the date of his appointment, and until his successor is duly qualified, and shall receive an annual salary of five thousand dollars and traveling expenses; and in case of a vacancy in the office of chief of said department, by reason of death, resignation or otherwise, the Governor shall appoint a qualified person to fill such vacancy for the unexpired balance of the term.
(2 amended Jun. 7, 1915, P.L.877, No.390)