# Ind. Code § 22-4.1-3-1: Appointment; compensation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T22_A4.1_C3_S22-4.1-3-1

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 22-4.1-3-1
- **Heading:** Appointment; compensation
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 22 / Article 4.1 / Chapter 3 / Section 22-4.1-3-1

## Text

Sec. 1. (a) The governor shall appoint a commissioner of the department. The commissioner serves at the pleasure of the governor as the chief administrative officer of the department.

(b) The governor shall fix the commissioner's salary.

As added by P.L.105-1994, SEC.5.

## Nearby sections

- [Ind. Code § 22-4.1-3-1 Appointment; compensation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T22_A4.1_C3_S22-4.1-3-1.md)
- [Ind. Code § 22-4.1-3-2 Staff](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T22_A4.1_C3_S22-4.1-3-2.md)
- [Ind. Code § 22-4.1-3-3 Adoption of rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T22_A4.1_C3_S22-4.1-3-3.md)
- [Ind. Code § 22-4.1-3-4 Appropriation of additional funds](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T22_A4.1_C3_S22-4.1-3-4.md)

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