Director, Natural Resources

State

CORE PURPOSE:

Promote the General Welfare

Quick Facts

Holder(s):

Alan Morrison

Term:

At will

Method:

Appointed

Level:

State

Oath Administered By:

Governor

Role Overview

Leads the Department of Natural Resources, manages state parks and forests, oversees wildlife conservation, enforces environmental regulations, and promotes outdoor recreation in Indiana.

Constitutional Mandate:

Protects public resources (Ind. Const. Art. 1, Sec. 1).

Key Competencies:

Environmental expertise, leadership, and policy knowledge.

Potential Weaknesses:

Policies that fail to balance conservation with economic needs, leading to the degradation of natural resources.

I solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Indiana, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of the office of Director of Natural Resources to the best of my ability. So help me God.