I. The commissioner of administrative services shall nominate an assistant commissioner as provided in RSA 21-I:2, II. The assistant commissioner shall be qualified to hold that position by reason of education and experience.
II. The assistant commissioner shall oversee the state budget office and shall perform such duties as are assigned by the commissioner. The assistant commissioner shall assume the duties of the commissioner in the event that the commissioner is unable for any reason to perform such duties.
III. The salary of the assistant commissioner shall be as specified in RSA 94:1-a, I.