Section 26.5-1-104 - Department of early childhood - created - executive director - powers, duties, and functions(1) There is created the department of early childhood, the head of which is the executive director of the department of early childhood, which office is created. The governor shall appoint the executive director, with the consent of the senate, and the executive director serves at the pleasure of the governor. The reappointment of an executive director after an initial election of a governor is subject to the provisions of section 24-20-109. In appointing an executive director, the governor shall make concerted efforts to identify qualified individuals who are representative of the diverse populations of children and families residing in Colorado. The executive director has those powers, duties, and functions prescribed for the heads of principal departments in the "Administrative Organization Act of 1968", article 1 of title 24, and any powers, duties, and functions set forth in this title 26.5.(2) The department of early childhood consists of an executive director of the department of early childhood and such divisions, sections, other units, and advisory boards as the executive director may establish pursuant to subsection (3) of this section and as may be specified in this title 26.5.(3) The executive director may establish such divisions, sections, other units, and advisory boards within the department as are necessary for the proper and efficient discharge of the powers, duties, and functions of the department.(4) The department of early childhood is responsible for administering the functions and programs as set forth in this title 26.5.Amended by 2022 Ch. 123, §5, eff. 7/1/2022.Amended by 2022 Ch. 5, §1, eff. 3/1/2022.Added by 2021 Ch. 307, §4, eff. 7/1/2022.L. 2021: Entire title added, (HB 21-1304), ch. 1848, p. 1848, § 4, effective 7/1/2022.