61-03-01.1. Department of water resources established - Appointment and salary of director

61-03-01.1. Department of water resources established - Appointment and salary of director. The department of water resources is established and is the primary state water agency. The governor shall appoint a director of the department subject to approval by a majority of the members of the state water commission. The director may not engage in any other occupation or business that may conflict with the statutory duties of the director. The position of director of the department is not a classified position, and the state water commission shall set the salary of the director within the limits of legislative appropriations.