(a) (1) With the approval of the Governor, the Commission shall appoint a director. (2) The director may not be a member of the Commission. (3) The director serves at the pleasure of the Commission, subject to the concurrence of the Governor. (b) The director is a special appointment in the State Personnel Management System. (c) Subject to the rules and policies adopted by the Commission, the director shall: (1) administer the activities of the Commission; and (2) supervise the appointment and removal of Commission personnel.
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