Section 10-11-2-6 - Appointment of superintendent(a) The governor shall appoint a superintendent of the department.(b) The superintendent: (1) shall be selected on the basis of training and experience; and(2) must:(A) have: (i) served at least five (5) years as a police executive; or(ii) had five (5) years experience in the management of military, semi-military, or police bodies; to equip the superintendent for the position; and
(B) have been trained in police affairs or public administration.(c) The superintendent: (1) is the executive officer; and(2) has general charge of the work of the department.(d) The superintendent shall serve at the pleasure of the governor.(e) The governor shall fix the salary of the superintendent.(f) The superintendent may be removed by the governor with or without cause.Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-1-1 part.
As added by P.L. 2-2003, SEC.2.