§204. Commissioner
The department is under the control and supervision of the Commissioner of Health and Human Services, who reports directly to the Governor. [PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
1. Appointment. The Governor shall appoint the commissioner, subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters and confirmation by the Senate. The commissioner serves at the pleasure of the Governor.
[PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
2. Vacancy; deputy commissioner. A vacancy in the office of the commissioner must be filled as follows.
A. Any vacancy of the commissioner's position must be filled in accordance with Title 5, section 1. [PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
B. The commissioner shall appoint one of the department's deputy commissioners to perform the duties of the commissioner, in addition to the duties of that deputy commissioner, during the commissioner's temporary absence or disability. [PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 689, §A1 (NEW).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 22-A: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Subtitle 1: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 1: DEPARTMENTAL ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION
22-A §201. Department established
22-A §202. Mission; guiding principles
22-A §203. Programs and services of department
22-A §205. Powers and duties of commissioner
22-A §206. Additional duties of the commissioner
22-A §207. Additional powers of the commissioner
22-A §208. Maintenance of state mental health institutes
22-A §211. Federal funds and commodities
22-A §213. Funds for social services