§ 53B-1-105. Appointment of commissioner of higher education -- Qualifications -- Duties.

(1)

(a) The board, upon approval from the governor and with the consent of the Senate for each appointee nominated on or after May 8, 2012, shall appoint a commissioner of higher education to serve at its pleasure as its chief executive officer.

(b) The commissioner may be terminated by:

(i) the board; or

(ii) the governor, after consultation with the board.

(c) The board shall:

(i) set the salary of the commissioner;

(ii) prescribe the duties and functions of the commissioner; and

(iii) select a commissioner on the basis of outstanding professional qualifications.

(2) The commissioner is responsible to the board to:

(a) ensure that the policies and programs of the board are properly executed;

(b) furnish information about the state system of higher education and make recommendations regarding that information to the board;

(c) provide state-level leadership in any activity affecting an institution in the state system of higher education; and

(d) perform other duties assigned by the board in carrying out its duties and responsibilities.

Amended by Chapter 78, 2012 General Session