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29 DE Code § 8402. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 84. Department of Transportation|§ 8402. Definitions.

§ 8402. Definitions. As used in this chapter:  (1) “Authority” or “Transportation Authority” means Delaware Transportation Authority. (2) “Corridor route” means any existing or proposed road in an urban or rural area which is classified as part of the “principal arterial highway system” as defined in the National Highway Functional Classification Studies on record with the Department and which serves traffic corridor movements of substantial statewide or interstate travel and as to which the concept of service to abutting land is subordinate to the provisions of travel service to major traffic movements. (3) “Department” means the Department of Transportation. (4) “Deputy Secretary” means the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Transportation. (5) “Director” means the Director of the Transportation Authority and/or the Director of the Division of Highways and/or the Director of the Office of Administration. (6) “Division” means the Division of Highways. (7) “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Department of Transportation.29 Del. C. 1953, §  8402;  57 Del. Laws, c. 514, §  1;  60 Del. Laws, c. 503, §  3;  62 Del. Laws, c. 379, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 46, §  57(a);
29 DE Code § 8403. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 84. Department of Transportation|§ 8403. Secretary; Deputy Secretary; division directors; Acting Secretary; appointment.

§ 8403. Secretary; Deputy Secretary; division directors; Acting Secretary; appointment. (a) (1) The administrator and head of the Department shall be the Secretary of the Department of Transportation, who shall be a person qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the office and preference shall be given to a resident of this State provided that such person is acceptable and equally qualified. The Secretary shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Secretary shall be paid an annual salary not in excess of $34,000. The Secretary of the Department of Finance shall become a bona fide resident of the State within 6 months after his or her appointment; provided, however, that upon good cause shown, the Governor may grant an additional extension of 6 months. After becoming a resident of the State, the Secretary shall continuously be a resident of the State as long as he or she retains the office. Failure to obtain or retain such residency shall serve to terminate said office. (2) The Secretary may designate a Deputy Secretary who shall be a person qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of his or her office. The Deputy Secretary shall serve at the pleasure of the Secretary and shall have all the powers, duties, and functions of the Secretary, except the power to remove employees of the Department or to fix their compensation. (b) In the event the position of Secretary is vacant, the Governor, by appointment, shall have the power to fill the position or positions of division director as are vacant. Directors so appointed shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor, and upon the position of Secretary being filled such directors may be removed by the Secretary with the written approval of the Governor. (c) In the event of death, resignation, temporary incapacity or removal of the Secretary and prior to the appointment of a successor, the Governor may appoint the Deputy Secretary or director of any division of the Department to serve as Acting Secretary. The Secretary may, during an absence from the State, appoint the Deputy Secretary or director of any division of the Department to serve as Acting Secretary during such absence. In either case, the Acting Secretary shall have all the powers and shall perform all the duties and functions of the Secretary during the Secretary's absence or incapacity or until a successor is duly qualified and appointed. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8403;  57 Del. Laws, c. 514, §  1;  60 Del. Laws, c. 503, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 46, §§  57(b)-(d);  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 140, §  6;
29 DE Code § 8405. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 84. Department of Transportation|§ 8405. Office of Administration.

§ 8405. Office of Administration. The Office of Administration is hereby established having powers, duties and functions as follows:  (1) The Office of Administration shall have the power to perform and shall be responsible for the performance of all the powers, duties and functions heretofore vested in the Controller of the State Highway Department, as set forth in Chapter 1 of Title 17; (2) In addition to the foregoing, the Office of Administration shall administer and coordinate the record keeping, transportation, fiscal affairs, data processing, statistics, accounting, personnel and such other general services for the Department as the Secretary may deem necessary for the proper, efficient and economical operation of the Department and shall coordinate such general services and business administration with other departments, agencies and offices of the government of this State.29 Del. C. 1953, §  8405;  57 Del. Laws, c. 514, §  1;
29 DE Code § 8406. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 84. Department of Transportation|§ 8406. Division of Highways.

§ 8406. Division of Highways. The Division of Highways is hereby established having powers, duties and functions as follows:  (1) The Division of Highways shall have the power to perform and shall be responsible for the performance of all the powers, duties and functions heretofore vested in:  a. The State Highway Department pursuant to Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 [repealed], 7, 9, 11, 12, 13 and 15 of Title 17 and Chapter 5 of Title 21; provided, however, that the powers, duties and functions of the Controller of the State Highway Department, as prescribed in Chapter 1 of Title 17, shall be performed by the Office of Administration as set forth in § 8405 of this title; b. The State Highway Department pursuant to §§ 4504 and 4505 of Title 21. (2) The powers, duties and functions assigned to and exercised by the State Highway Department in relation to the public lands of this State, as set forth in Chapter 45 of Title 7, are hereby removed and such powers, duties and functions are transferred to and shall be exercised by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.29 Del. C. 1953, §  8406;  57 Del. Laws, c. 514, §  1;
29 DE Code § 8410. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 84. Department of Transportation|§ 8410. Council on Transportation — Books; records; access; annual report.

§ 8410. Council on Transportation — Books; records; access; annual report. (a) The Council on Transportation shall have access to all books, records, reports and other documents relating to the divisions and offices of the Delaware Department of Transportation unless otherwise prohibited by law. (b) The Chairperson of the Council on Transportation shall make an annual report of the Council's operations to the Secretary, the Governor and the General Assembly, and render such other reports as the Secretary, the Governor or the General Assembly may from time to time request or may be required by law. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8410;  57 Del. Laws, c. 514, §  1;  60 Del. Laws, c. 503, §  7;
29 DE Code § 8411. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 84. Department of Transportation|§ 8411. Exemptions.

§ 8411. Exemptions. The following positions and administrations set forth in this chapter shall be exempt from Chapter 59 of this title:  (1) Secretary of the Department of Transportation; (2) Director of the Transportation Authority; (3) Director of the Division of Highways; (4) Director of the Office of Administration; (5) Head of the Office of Financial Management and Budget; (6) Chiefs of such other divisions or administrations as may be established by the Secretary with the written approval of the Governor; and (7) Head of the Office of External Affairs. (8) Director of Division of Pre-Construction. (9) Director of Motor Vehicles.60 Del. Laws, c. 503, §  7;  62 Del. Laws, c. 379, §  3;  67 Del. Laws, c. 46, §  57(e);  69 Del. Laws, c. 64, §  244;  72 Del. Laws, c. 395, §  309;  74 Del. Laws, c. 110, §  133;
29 DE Code § 8412. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 84. Department of Transportation|§ 8412. Assumption of powers.

§ 8412. Assumption of powers. The Department, through appropriate divisions, subdivisions and offices, shall have the power to perform and shall be responsible for the performance of all the powers, duties and functions vested by law in the State Highway Department and the Department of Transportation immediately prior to the effective date of this chapter and which are not otherwise specifically transferred to the Department by this chapter. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8411;  57 Del. Laws, c. 514, §  1;  60 Del. Laws, c. 503, §  6;
29 DE Code § 8413. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 84. Department of Transportation|§ 8413. Appeals.

§ 8413. Appeals. Any and all rights of appeal now existing by law with respect to any act or acts constituting the exercise of any function or functions transferred by this chapter to the Department or to any divisions or subdivision thereof shall continue to exist with respect to such act or acts as hereafter performed by the Department or by the division, subdivision or office to which such function is transferred by this chapter and each such appeal shall be perfected in the manner heretofore provided by law. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8412;  57 Del. Laws, c. 514, §  1;  60 Del. Laws, c. 503, §  6;
29 DE Code § 8414. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 84. Department of Transportation|§ 8414. Employees; definitions and references in other laws.

§ 8414. Employees; definitions and references in other laws. (a) All employees of any commission, board, department, council or agency, to the extent that the same are consistent with this chapter and in connection with a function transferred by this chapter to the Department, shall continue and be deemed to be the employees of the Department on the effective date of this chapter and, where applicable, with all the benefits accrued as merit employees as of the effective date of this chapter. (b) All definitions and references to any commission, board, department, council or agency which appear in any other act or law shall, to the extent that the same are consistent with this chapter and in connection with a function transferred by this chapter to the Department, be construed as referring and relating to the Department of Transportation as created and established by this chapter. (c) All definitions and references to any director, commissioner, executive secretary, commission, board or council member, or other similar person which appear in any other act or law, shall, to the extent that same are consistent with this chapter, and in connection with a function transferred by this chapter to the Department, be construed as referring or relating to such person or persons and their powers, duties and functions as established and created by this chapter. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8413;  57 Del. Laws, c. 514, §  1;  60 Del. Laws, c. 503, §§  1, 6;
29 DE Code § 8415. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 84. Department of Transportation|§ 8415. Annual report.

§ 8415. Annual report. The Secretary of the Department shall make an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly of the Department's operations and render such other reports as the Governor or General Assembly may from time to time request or as may be required by law. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8414;  57 Del. Laws, c. 514, §  1;  60 Del. Laws, c. 503, §  6;
29 DE Code § 8416. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 84. Department of Transportation|§ 8416. Misnomer of Department in donation.

§ 8416. Misnomer of Department in donation. Any misnomer shall not defeat or annul any gift, grant, devise or bequest to the Department if it sufficiently appears by the will, conveyance or other writing that the party making the same intended to pass and convey thereby to the Department or to any commission, board, department, authority, council or agency, to which, by this chapter, the powers, duties and functions have been transferred to the Department, the estate or interest therein expressed or described. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8415;  57 Del. Laws, c. 514, §  1;  60 Del. Laws, c. 503, §  6;
29 DE Code § 8417. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 84. Department of Transportation|§ 8417. Budgeting and financing.

§ 8417. Budgeting and financing. (a) The Secretary, in cooperation with the division directors, shall prepare a proposed budget for the operation of the Department to be submitted for the consideration of the Governor and the General Assembly. The Department shall be operated within the limitation of the annual appropriation and any other funds appropriated by the General Assembly. (b) Special funds may be used in accordance with approved programs, grants and appropriations. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8416;  57 Del. Laws, c. 514, §  1;  60 Del. Laws, c. 503, §  6;
29 DE Code § 8418. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 84. Department of Transportation|§ 8418. Supremacy.

§ 8418. Supremacy. All other laws, or parts of laws, now in effect inconsistent with this chapter are hereby repealed, superseded, modified or amended as far as necessary to conform to, and give full force and effect to, this chapter. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8418;  57 Del. Laws, c. 671, §  15;  60 Del. Laws, c. 503, §  6;
29 DE Code § 8420. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 84. Department of Transportation|§ 8420. Division of Motor Vehicles.

§ 8420. Division of Motor Vehicles. The Division of Motor Vehicles is established and shall be responsible for the performance of all the powers, duties and functions heretofore vested in:  (1) The State Highway Department, the State Highway Commission, the Motor Vehicle Department and the Motor Vehicle Commissioner, pursuant to Chapters 1, 3, 7, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 41-44, 61, 63, 65 [repealed], 67, 80 [repealed], and 81 of Title 21; (2) The Reciprocity Commission pursuant to Chapter 4 of Title 21. The Secretary of Transportation shall have the authority to make any necessary agreements pursuant thereto; (3) The Motor Vehicle Commissioner pursuant to Chapter 45 of Title 21, except §§ 4504 and 4505 of Title 21; and (4) The Department of Public Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles. 74 Del. Laws, c. 110, §  134;
29 DE Code § 8421. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 84. Department of Transportation|§ 8421. Community Transportation Fund reporting requirement.

§ 8421. Community Transportation Fund reporting requirement. (a) Beginning on January 1, 2021, the Secretary shall publish on the Department's website the transaction history for funds allocated to each member of the General Assembly under the Community Transportation Fund, separated by fiscal year and beginning with transaction history information for fiscal year 2021. (b) The transaction history for each member of the General Assembly must include all of the following:  (1) The amount of money in the member's Community Transportation Fund account at the start of a given fiscal year. (2) The amount allocated to the member's Community Transportation Fund account in a given fiscal year. (3) The amount of any transfer of funds to or from the member's Community Transportation Fund account in a given fiscal year. (4) The amount, purpose, and location of each expenditure authorized by the member on a project in a given fiscal year. (c) The Secretary shall update the transaction history for each member of the General Assembly every 3 months. 82 Del. Laws, c. 135, § 1;
29 DE Code § 8501. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 85. Department of Labor|§ 8501. Establishment of Department of Labor.

§ 8501. Establishment of Department of Labor. A Department of Labor is established, and shall have, in addition to the other powers, duties and functions vested in the Department by this chapter, the power to perform and shall be responsible for the performance of all the powers, duties and functions heretofore vested in:  (1) The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations pursuant to Chapters 1 and 13 of Title 19, except as provided in § 8513 of this title; (2) The Delaware State Development Department pursuant to subsection (b) of § 8632 [repealed] of this title, only; (3) The Employment Security Commission of Delaware pursuant to Chapters 31 and 33 of Title 19, not otherwise specifically assigned to an office, division or board in the Department.29 Del. C. 1953, §  8501;  57 Del. Laws, c. 571, §  1;
29 DE Code § 8502. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 85. Department of Labor|§ 8502. Secretary; division directors; Acting Secretary; appointment.

§ 8502. Secretary; division directors; Acting Secretary; appointment. (a) The administrator and head of the Department shall be the Secretary of the Department of Labor, who shall be a person qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the office, and preference shall be given to a resident of this State provided that such person is acceptable and equally qualified. The Secretary shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Secretary shall be paid an annual salary not in excess of $28,000. The Secretary of the Department of Labor shall become a bona fide resident of the State within 6 months after his or her appointment; provided, however, that upon good cause shown, the Governor may grant an additional extension of 6 months. After becoming a resident of the State, the Secretary shall continuously be a resident of the State as long as he or she retains the office. Failure to obtain or retain such residency shall serve to terminate said office. (b) In the event the position of Secretary is vacant, the Governor, by appointment, shall have the power to fill the position or positions of division director as are vacant. Directors so appointed shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor, and upon the position of Secretary being filled, such directors may be removed by the Secretary with the written approval of the Governor. (c) In the event of death, resignation, temporary incapacity or removal of the Secretary and prior to the appointment of a successor, the Governor may appoint the director of any division of the Department to serve as Acting Secretary. The Secretary may, during the absence from the State, appoint the director of any division of the Department to serve as Acting Secretary during such absence. In either case the Acting Secretary shall have all the powers and shall perform all the duties and functions of the Secretary during such absence or incapacity or until a successor is duly qualified and appointed. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8502;  57 Del. Laws, c. 571, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 140, §  7;
29 DE Code § 8504. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 85. Department of Labor|§ 8504. Office of Administration.

§ 8504. Office of Administration. (a) The Office of Administration is established and shall have the power to perform and shall be responsible for the performance of all the powers, duties and functions respecting administrative services heretofore performed by the Employment Security Commission of Delaware in the exercise of its powers and duties pursuant to Chapters 31 and 33 of Title 19. (b) In addition to the foregoing, the Office of Administration shall administer and coordinate the record keeping, transportation, fiscal affairs, data processing, accounting, statistics, personnel and such other general services for the Department as the Secretary may deem necessary for the proper, efficient and economical operation of the Department and shall coordinate such general services and business administration with other departments, agencies and offices of the government of this State. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8504;  57 Del. Laws, c. 571, §  1;
29 DE Code § 8505. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 85. Department of Labor|§ 8505. Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation.

§ 8505. Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation. (a) The Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation is established and shall have the power to perform and shall be responsible for the performance of all the powers, duties and functions respecting statistical research and analysis regarding employment and unemployment heretofore performed by the Employment Security Commission of Delaware in the exercise of its powers and duties pursuant to Chapters 31 and 33 of Title 19. (b) In addition to the foregoing, the Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation shall provide for and carry out the future comprehensive planning of the programs, policies and operations of the Department and the evaluation, necessary research, data collection and analysis of the programs, policies and operations of the Department. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8505;  57 Del. Laws, c. 571, §  1;
29 DE Code § 8506. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 85. Department of Labor|§ 8506. Division of Employment Services.

§ 8506. Division of Employment Services. The Division of Employment Services is established and shall have the power to perform and shall be responsible for the performance of all the powers, duties and functions respecting employment services heretofore performed by the Employment Security Commission of Delaware in the exercise of its powers and duties pursuant to Chapters 31 (except for § 3155 [repealed] of Title 19 which shall be vested in the Department of Finance and the Department of Administrative Services as provided by law) and 33 of Title 19. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8506;  57 Del. Laws, c. 571, §  1;
29 DE Code § 8508. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 85. Department of Labor|§ 8508. Division of Unemployment Insurance.

§ 8508. Division of Unemployment Insurance. (a) The Division of Unemployment Insurance is established and shall have the power to perform and shall be responsible for the performance of all the powers, duties and functions respecting unemployment insurance services heretofore performed by the Employment Security Commission of Delaware in the exercise of its powers and duties pursuant to Chapters 31 and 33 (except as set forth in § 8509 of this title) of Title 19. (b) The administrative, ministerial, fiscal and clerical functions heretofore performed by the Employment Security Commission of Delaware in the exercise of its powers and duties as a review board, pursuant to Chapters 31 and 33 of Title 19, shall be performed by the Division of Unemployment Insurance. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8508;  57 Del. Laws, c. 571, §  1;
29 DE Code § 8509. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 85. Department of Labor|§ 8509. Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board.

§ 8509. Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board. (a) The Employment Security Commission of Delaware, created by Chapter 31 of Title 19, is renamed the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board and continued as a review board. (b) Except as otherwise provided in § 8508(b) of this title, the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board is vested with the membership, remuneration, organization, powers, duties and functions heretofore vested in the Employment Security Commission in its capacity as a review board, with the power to hear appeals from the decisions of appeal tribunals as that power heretofore existed respecting decisions of appeal tribunals pursuant to Chapters 31 and 33 of Title 19. The right of appeal from determinations of the Employment Security Commission heretofore existing pursuant to law is continued respecting appeals from determinations of the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  8509;  57 Del. Laws, c. 571, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 127, §  1;