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§43A-2-201.


§43A-2-201.
   
   A. A Commissioner of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services shall
   be appointed by the Board of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
   Services. The Commissioner may only be removed by the Board for cause.
   The Commissioner shall meet at least one of the following
   qualifications:
   
   1. Possession of a Doctor of Medicine Degree and a license to practice
   medicine in this state;
   
   2. Possession of an Osteopathic Medicine Degree and a license to
   practice medicine in this state;
   
   3. Possession of a Doctor of Public Health Degree;
   
   4. Possession of a Doctoral Degree in Psychology and a license to
   practice psychology in this state;
   
   5. Possession of a Master of Public Health Degree and a minimum of
   five (5) years of supervisory experience in the administration of
   health services; or
   
   6. Possession of a Master of Arts or Master's Degree in Business
   Administration, Social Science or a related field and a minimum of
   five (5) years of supervisory experience in the administration of
   health services.
   
   B. The salary of the Commissioner shall be fixed by the Board.
   

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