I. The commissioner shall nominate a deputy commissioner for appointment by the governor with the consent of the council who shall be qualified to hold that position by reason of education and experience. The deputy commissioner shall hold office for a term of 4 years and may be reappointed. The deputy commissioner shall be subject to a background check by the state police prior to appointment.
II. If a vacancy shall occur in said office, it shall be filled for the remainder of the term. The deputy commissioner may be removed by the governor and council for cause.

Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 176:2-a

  • Commission: means the state liquor commission. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 175:1
  • governor and council: shall mean the governor with the advice and consent of the council. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:31-a
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • state: when applied to different parts of the United States, may extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories, so called; and the words "United States" shall include said district and territories. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:4

III. The annual salary of the deputy commissioner shall be as specified in N.H. Rev. Stat. § 94:1-a.
IV. The deputy commissioner shall perform such duties as are assigned by the commissioner. The deputy commissioner shall assume the duties of the commissioner in the event that the commissioner is unable for any reason to perform such duties.
V. The deputy commissioner shall, subject to the supervision of the commissioner, exercise authority as required to ensure that the divisions and their directors are implementing the organizational goals and managing the work of the commission in an effective and efficient manner.