(a) The administrator and head of the Department is this State’s CIO.
(1) The CIO is appointed, confirmed, and holds office as provided in § 10 of Article III of the Delaware Constitution.
(2) The CIO is to receive an annual salary as determined by the General Assembly in the annual appropriations act.
(3) The CIO must obtain and retain residency in this State as provided in § 10 of Article III of the Delaware Constitution.
(b) In the event of a vacancy in the position of CIO, including the death, resignation, temporary incapacity, or removal of the CIO, and prior to the appointment of a successor, the Governor may appoint any qualified individual to serve as acting CIO.