(a) The Division shall be headed by the Director. The Director shall be appointed by the Secretary, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Secretary. The Director shall be qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the position, and preference shall be given to a resident of this State, provided the resident is acceptable and equally qualified. The Director shall be paid an annual salary established by the Secretary within the limitation of the funds appropriated therefor.

(b) In the event of the death, resignation, temporary incapacity or removal of the Director, and prior to the appointment of a successor, the Secretary may appoint any qualified employee of the Division or any of its subdivisions to serve as Acting Director. The Director may, during an absence from the State, appoint any qualified employee of the Division or any of its subdivisions to serve as Acting Director during such absence. In either case, the Acting Director shall have all the powers and shall perform all the duties and functions of the Director during the Director’s absence or incapacity or until a successor is duly appointed and qualified.

63 Del. Laws, c. 189, § ?2; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § ?1; 81 Del. Laws, c. 49, § ?1; 81 Del. Laws, c. 374, § 3;