The commissioner shall nominate for appointment by the governor and council a director of forests and lands, a director of economic development, a director of travel and tourism development, and a director of parks and recreation, each of whom shall serve, subject to the provisions of RSA 4:1, for a term of 4 years from the date of appointment and until a successor is appointed and qualified. Any vacancy in such office shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. Directors of divisions shall be responsible for the administration and operation of their respective divisions subject to the supervisory authority of the commissioner as set forth in RSA 12-A:2.
Source. 1945, 184:1. 1953, 265:11. RSA 218:1, 3. 1961, 223:3. 1975, 146:2. 1999, 317:3, eff. July 1, 1999.