A. There is established a department of health services.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 36-102

  • Department: means the department of health services. See Arizona Laws 36-101
  • Director: means the director of the department of health services. See Arizona Laws 36-101
  • Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215

B. The direction, operation and control of the department are the responsibility of the director.

C. The director shall be appointed by the governor pursuant to section 38-211 and shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. The director shall be a person who has:

1. Administrative experience in the private sector, with progressively increasing responsibilities.

2. An educational background that prepares the director for the administrative responsibilities assigned to the position.

3. Health related experience which insures familiarity with the peculiarities of health problems.

D. Compensation for the director shall be established pursuant to section 38-611.