(1) The chief executive may appoint any of the following persons as a State analyst--
(a) a public service employee of the department;
(b) a health service employee;
(c) a person prescribed under a regulation.
(2) A person may be appointed as a State analyst under subsection (1) to carry out any type, or only particular types, of analysis.
(3) However, the chief executive may appoint a person as a State analyst only if satisfied the person is qualified for appointment because the person has the necessary expertise or experience.