Maine § 22-A §204 Commissioner

Maine Statutes

§ 22-A §204 — Commissioner

Maine § 22-A §204

Title 22-AHEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Ch. 1DEPARTMENTAL ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION

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Bluebook

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 22-A, § 22-A §204 (2026).

Text

The department is under the control and supervision of the Commissioner of Health and Human Services, who reports directly to the Governor.

1.Appointment. The Governor shall appoint the commissioner, subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters and confirmation by the Senate. The commissioner serves at the pleasure of the Governor.

2.Vacancy; deputy commissioner. A vacancy in the office of the commissioner must be filled as follows.

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The department is under the control and supervision of the Commissioner of Health and Human Services, who reports directly to the Governor.
1.
Appointment.
The Governor shall appoint the commissioner, subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters and confirmation by the Senate. The commissioner serves at the pleasure of the Governor.
2.
Vacancy; deputy commissioner.
A vacancy in the office of the commissioner must be filled as follows.