Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies
The Commissioner is responsible for developing Departmental policy, providing strategic direction to all staff, and ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the Department. The Deputy Commissioners have been designated to exercise the powers and duties of the Department head in the absence or disqualification of the Commissioner, or upon his or her death, until he or she resumes the duties of office or until the vacancy is filled.
(Effective February 24, 1992)