(1) There is established within the Department of Finance and Administration a separate office to be known as the “Office of Driver Services” which shall, acting under the direction and supervision of the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, administer the provisions of this chapter and the other laws of this state regarding the licensing of motor vehicle drivers and the laws relating to the suspension and revocation of their licenses.
(2) The commissioner shall, upon approval of the Governor, appoint a director of the office, and the director shall, acting under the supervision of the commissioner, serve as the principal administrative officer of the office.