C.R.S. § 24-1-103
24-1-103. Head of department defined
24-1-103. Head of department defined. When the term "head of a principal department" is used in this article, it means the head of one of the principal departments created by this article. Unless the head of a principal department is a state elected official, he shall have the title of executive director of the department or such other title as specifically designated by this article.