(1) The governor shall appoint the director with the advice and consent of the senate.
  (2) The director shall possess proven executive and administrative abilities, preferably in the field of public or private transportation or public administration.

Terms Used In Michigan Laws 247.805

  • Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
  • Department: means the department of transportation. See Michigan Laws 247.801
  • Director: means the director of transportation. See Michigan Laws 247.801
  (3) If the director is not a licensed professional engineer, the director shall designate a deputy director of the department who shall be a licensed professional engineer who shall be responsible to the director for the engineering content of policies and programs.
  (4) The director shall serve at the pleasure of the governor.