Nebraska Commissioner of Labor
| Nebraska Commissioner of Labor | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Non-partisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| 2012-13 FY Budget: | $497,939 |
| Term limits: | None |
| Structure | |
| Selection Method: | Appointed by Governor |
| Current Officeholder | |
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| Name: | Catherine Lang |
| Assumed office: | 2008 |
| Compensation: | $127,500 |
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The Commissioner oversees the Department of Labor, which is responsible for regulation of the labor industry and assisting workers to find employment.
Current officeholder
The current officeholder is Catherine Lang. She was appointed by Gov. Dave Heineman in 2008.
Authority
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Appointments
The Commissioner of Labor is appointed by the Nebraska Governor, with the consent of a majority of the Legislature.
Vacancies
As established by Article IV, Section 1 of the Nebraska Constitution, in the event of a vacancy, the governor fills the office by appointment.
State budget
The budget for the Department of Labor in Fiscal Year 2012-13 was $497,939.[1]
Compensation
- See also: Compensation of state executive officers
In 2012, the Nebraska Commissioner of Labor was paid an estimated $127,500 according to the Council of State Governments.
Contact information
Nebraska Department of Labor
Administrative Office
550 South 16th Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone: (402) 471 - 9000
See also
External links
- Nebraska Department of Labor
- Nebraska Department of Labor on Facebook
- Nebraska Department of Labor on Twitter
References
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