IC 13-13-2
     
Chapter 2. Commissioner of Department
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 Appointment; term; compensation; delegation of authority
    
Sec. 1. (a) The governor shall appoint an individual with
appropriate training and experience as commissioner of the
department. The commissioner:
        (1) is the executive and chief administrative officer of the
department; and
        (2) may delegate authority to appropriate department staff.
    (b) The commissioner:
        (1) serves at the governor's pleasure; and
        (2) is entitled to receive compensation in an amount set by the
governor, subject to approval by the budget agency.
As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.3.
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 Appointments to other positions
    
Sec. 2. The commissioner shall appoint individuals to the other
positions in the department.
As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.3.
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 Ad hoc group
    
Sec. 3. The commissioner may establish an ad hoc group to study
and make recommendations regarding critical environmental issues.
The ad hoc group may include the following:
        (1) University representatives.
        (2) Scientific research organizations.
        (3) Public policy and research advisory organizations.
        (4) Individuals from the private sector with experience in
related disciplines.
As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.3.