SB424

SB424 reorganizes the Department of Business and Economic Affairs, establishing a commissioner with expanded authority.

SB424 amends the organization of the Department of Business and Economic Affairs by appointing a commissioner with a four-year term. The commissioner is tasked with organizing and directing the department's work, including appointing staff to act in their stead when absent. The commissioner has the authority to establish department and divisional policy, control operations, and assign staff to focus on economic development in specific areas of the state. The bill also repeals the position of the northern county area industrial agent. This act will take effect 60 days after its passage.