I. There is established within the department of state a division of vital records administration under the supervision of a director of vital records administration. The secretary of state, with the approval of the governor and council, shall appoint the director of vital records administration. In addition to the title of director, the director shall also be known as the state registrar. The director of vital records administration shall be academically and technically qualified to hold the position. The director shall be a citizen of this state or become a citizen of this state within one year of the director's appointment.
   II. The director shall:
      (a) Be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the division.
      (b) Plan and provide operational resources as available, for the establishment and support of a statewide vital records registration, issuance, and dissemination program.
Source. 2005, 268:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.