§ 293. Division of human rights.

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§ 293. Division of human rights. 1. There is hereby created in the

executive department a division of human rights hereinafter in this

article called the division. The head of such division shall be a

commissioner hereinafter in this article called the commissioner, who

shall be appointed by the governor, by and with the advice and consent

of the senate and shall hold office at the pleasure of the governor. The

commissioner shall be entitled to his or her expenses actually and

necessarily incurred by him or her in the performance of his or her

duties.

2. The commissioner may establish, consolidate, reorganize or abolish

such bureaus and other organizational units within the division as he or

she determines to be necessary for efficient operation.