Maine Commissioner of Education
| Maine Commissioner of Education | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Non-partisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Term limits: | None |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | Serves at the governor's pleasure |
| Authority: | Main Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, Chapter 3, §251-A |
| Selection Method: | Appointed by the governor |
| Current Officeholder | |
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| Name: | Stephen Bowen |
| Assumed office: | March 2011 |
| Compensation: | $102,689 |
| Other Maine Executive Offices | |
| Governor • Secretary of State • Attorney General • Treasurer • Auditor • Commissioner of Education • Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Commissioner • Superintendent of Insurance • Labor Commissioner • Public Utilities Commission | |
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Current officeholder
The current officeholder is Stephen Bowen. He has served in the position since March 2011.
Authority
The Maine Revised Statutes address the office of commissioner of education in Title 20-A, Chapter 3, §251-A.[1]
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The commissioner is the chief executive officer of the department. |
Appointments
The Commissioner of Education is nominated by the Governor of Maine and must be confirmed by the Legislature.[2]
Duties
The commissioner of education is responsible for overseeing the Maine Department of Education, which regulates education in the state. The commissioner also provides technical assistance and educational leadership in the state.[1]
Compensation
- See also: Compensation of state executive officers
In 2012, the Maine Commissioner of Education was paid an estimated $102,689. This figure comes from the Council of State Governments.
Contact information
Department of Education
23 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0023
Phone: (207) 624-6600
Fax: (207) 624-6700
TTY: 1-888-577-6690
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