Idaho Code § 40-1319: Director of highways — Appointment — Qualifications — Oath.

As soon as possible after the organization of a highway district, the highway district commissioners may appoint a director of highways. If a director of highways is not appointed his duties shall devolve upon the highway district commissioners. The director shall be skilled and experienced in the building, maintenance and repairing of highways and bridges. The term of office of the director, and his compensation, shall be fixed by the highway district commissioners.