(1) There is a department of labor and industry. As prescribed in Article XII, section 2, of the Montana constitution, the department head is the commissioner of labor and industry.
(2) The commissioner must be appointed and serve as provided in 2-15-111.
(3) The commissioner must receive an annual salary in an amount equal to other department directors.
(4) Before entering on the duties of the office, the commissioner shall take and subscribe to the oath of office prescribed by the Montana constitution.