(a) The Director of Transportation may appoint up to three deputy directors of transportation with the approval of the Governor. The Director of Transportation may assign duties and responsibilities to a deputy director as may be necessary for the proper administration and execution of the work of the Department of Transportation. A deputy director shall be paid from funds of the department in the same manner as salaries and expenses of other department employees are paid. A deputy director shall give bond for the faithful performance of his or her duties in an amount approved by the director.
(b)(1) A deputy director appointed pursuant to this section prior to May 13, 2016, shall serve at the pleasure of the Director of Transportation and shall not be subject to the state Merit System law, but shall otherwise be considered a state employee for all other purposes.
(2) After May 13, 2016, a deputy director appointed pursuant to this section shall be in the unclassified service under the state Merit System law.
Last modified: May 3, 2021