SUBCHAPTER 2

COMMISSIONER; POWERS AND DUTIES

§10101.__Appointment

The commissioner is appointed by the Governor, subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over fisheries and wildlife matters and to confirmation by the Legislature. The commissioner serves at the pleasure of the Governor.__Any candidate for the office of commissioner must have a record of demonstrated support for, and an understanding of, the basics of modern wildlife and fisheries management and have experience in hunting, fishing or trapping.

§10102.__Office

1.__Facilities.__The commissioner is entitled to have an office at the seat of government and adequate facilities for the transaction of the business of the department.

2.__Traveling expenses. The commissioner is entitled to receive all necessary traveling expenses.

§10103.__Duties

In addition to other duties set out in this Part, the commissioner has the following duties.

1.__Appointment of deputy.__The commissioner shall appoint, to serve at the commissioner's pleasure, the Deputy Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, who must be qualified by training and experience in fisheries and wildlife management or conservation law enforcement. Under the commissioner's direction, the deputy commissioner assists in the administration of the department.__The deputy commissioner serves as the commissioner if the commissioner is disabled or absent or if the office of the commissioner becomes vacant.__The commissioner may appoint an appropriate administrative officer in the department to perform