Sec. 508. When a single executive is the head of a principal department, unless elected as provided in the constitution, he shall be appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate and he shall serve at the pleasure of the governor.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 16.608
Executive appointment of single executive head of principal department
1965, Act 380, Imd
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