Idaho Code § 67-2403: Heads of departments.

(1) Each department, unless specifically provided otherwise, shall have an officer as its executive and administrative head who shall be known as a director. The director of each department shall, subject to the provisions of law, execute the powers and discharge the duties vested by law in his department.

(2) The director of the department may appoint a deputy director. The deputy director of the department shall be exempt from the provisions of chapter 53, title 67, Idaho Code.