(a) There are created, within the executive branch of the state government, the following departments:(1) Department of Administration;(2) Department of Environmental Protection;(3) Department of Health; (4) Department of Homeland Security;(5) Department of Revenue;(6) Department of Transportation;(7) Department of Commerce; (8) Department of Veterans' Assistance; (9) Department of Economic Development; (10) Department of Tourism; (11) Department of Human Services; and(12) Department of Health Facilities.(b) Each department will be headed by a secretary appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Each secretary serves at the will and pleasure of the Governor.
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