The Governor shall appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, a person within the Department of Insurance to serve as the Marketplace Director of the Illinois Health Benefits Exchange. The Governor may make a temporary appointment until the next meeting of the Senate. This person may be an existing employee with other duties. The Marketplace Director shall receive an annual salary as set by the Governor and shall be paid out of the appropriations to the Department. The Marketplace Director shall not be subject to the Personnel Code. The Marketplace Director, under the direction of the Director, shall manage the operations and staff of the Illinois Health Benefits Exchange to ensure optimal exchange performance.
20 ILCS 1405/1405-50