(1) |
(a) |
The chief administrative officer of a division within the department is a director appointed by the executive director with the concurrence of the board having policy authority for the division. |
(b) |
The director of a division may be removed from office by the executive director. |
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(c) |
The appointment and term of office of the state engineer, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this section, shall be in accordance with Section 73-2-1. |
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(2) |
(a) |
The executive director has administrative jurisdiction over a division director for the purpose of implementing department policy as established by the division’s board. |
(b) |
The executive director may:
(i) |
consolidate personnel and service functions in the divisions to effectuate efficiency and economy in the operations of the department; |
(ii) |
establish a departmental services division to perform service functions; and |
(iii) |
employ law enforcement officers and special function officers within the department that have all of the powers of a conservation officer and law enforcement officer, with the exception of the power to serve civil process. |
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Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 344, 2009 General Session