Section 15.09 - Area Director Selection(1) The Department shall recruit qualified applicants whenever there is a vacancy in the position of Area Director. The Department shall submit the name(s) of the final candidate(s) to the area board. The area board shall have the opportunity to interview the final candidate(s). The Commissioner, with the advice of the area board, shall appoint the Area Director.(2) The Commissioner may designate any person to act as temporary Area Director in any case in which the office is vacant, until such time as a replacement selection is made.