(1) The Department of Human Services shall be under the supervision and control of the Director of Human Services, who is responsible for providing for programs for the delivery to the public of the services assigned to the department by ORS § 409.010 or otherwise, and for undertaking long-range planning necessary for the effective and efficient delivery of these services.

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(2) The Governor shall appoint the director. The director may be removed at any time at the pleasure of the Governor. The appointment of the director is subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS § 171.562 and 171.565.

(3) The director shall receive such salary as may be provided by law or, if not so provided, as may be fixed by the Governor, and shall be reimbursed for all expenses actually and necessarily incurred by the director in the performance of official duties. [Formerly 184.755; 1999 c.421 4,5]