(1) Upon the requirements described in Subsection 63L-9-102(2) being fulfilled, the governor shall, with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoint a director of the Department of Land Management.
(2) The director shall:
(a) be the executive and administrative head of the Department of Land Management;
(b) have demonstrated ability and experience in the administration and management of state or federal lands;
(c) not hold any other public office or be involved in a political party or organization; and
(d) hire personnel to staff the department.
(3) The director shall have:
(a) executive authority and control of the Department of Land Management; and
(b) authority over all personnel matters.