The Director is appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Director serves at the pleasure of the Governor and continues to serve until a successor is duly appointed and qualified. The Director has authority, with the approval of the Governor, to hire experts and assistants for performance of duties as required by law. The Director is also required to hire an attorney and one assistant attorney to serve as legal counsel for the Department. The Department currently consists of 17 divisions with over 300 employees.
Divisions perform duties mandated by statute.
The maximum number of employees is set by the Legislature.