Sec.13b-17-301. Description of organization

(a) The Department was established by the State Transportation Act in 1969, Public Act No. 768, which brought under one Department the responsibilities, functions, and resources of the Highway Department, the Department of Aeronautics, the Connecticut Transportation Authority, and the Commission of Steamship Terminals. The Department is responsible for all aspects of the planning, development, maintenance, and improvement of transportation in the State of Connecticut.

(b) The Department is headed by the Commissioner who is appointed by the Governor in accordance with the provisions of sections 4-5 to 4-8 of the Connecticut General Statutes. The Commissioner's general powers, duties, and responsibilities are outlined in section 13b-4 of the Connecticut General Statutes.

(c) The Commissioner is assisted by the Deputy Commissioner. The Deputy Commissioner performs such duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Commissioner. In the event of the absence, disability, or disqualification of the Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner performs all functions and has all powers and duties of the Commissioner.

(Effective July 7, 1998)