2005 Arizona Revised Statutes - Revised Statutes §41-1952  Department of economic security; director; search committee; appointment; compensation

A. A department of economic security is established.

B. The direction, operation and control of the department are the responsibility of the director.

C. The director shall be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate and shall serve at the pleasure of the governor.

D. The department of administration shall assist the governor in preparing a job description for the position of director and recruiting candidates for the position. The qualifications of the candidates shall be reviewed by a committee of seven persons selected by the governor. The names of all those candidates determined by the committee to be qualified for the position shall be submitted to the governor for the governor's consideration. The governor may request additional names from the committee if the governor deems necessary. For each subsequent vacancy in the position of director, a new committee shall be appointed by the governor.

E. Compensation for the director shall be established pursuant to section 38-611.