IA HSB111

Amends the appointment process for institution superintendents and district directors so the Department of Corrections director appoints them subject to the board's "advice and recommendations" rather than requiring board "approval"

Removes the requirement that superintendents facing removal be given an opportunity to be heard before the board and director on preferred written charges before termination

Grants district directors immediate custody and control of all district department property, subject to the director's orders and policies

Allows the director to secure options to purchase real estate and acquire or sell real estate for institutional use subject to board advice and recommendations rather than board approval

Establishes that both superintendents and district directors serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be removed for inability or refusal to properly perform duties