§43A-2-204.

§43A-2-204.
   
   The Commissioner shall appoint an Assistant Commissioner with the
   approval of the Board, and shall set his salary. He shall meet at
   least one of the following qualifications:
   
   1. Possession of a Master of Public Health, Master of Mental Health
   Administration or a Master of Hospital Administration from a program
   accredited by the Association of University Programs in Hospital
   Administration and completion of a four-year period of supervisory
   experience in the administration of health services; or
   
   2. Possession of a Master of Arts or Master's Degree in Business
   Administration, Social Science, or a related field, and completion of
   a five-year period of supervisory experience in the administration of
   health services.
   
   The Assistant Commissioner shall have the primary duty of coordination
   and supervision of all administrative and fiscal services provided in
   all facilities operated by the Department of Mental Health and
   Substance Abuse Services in addition to other duties as prescribed by
   the Commissioner.