Who is the commissioner?

• A. Head of Division of Mine Safety
• B. Chair of the Mining Board
• C. Director of Public Works
• D. Chief Health Officer

Answer: (A)

The commissioner is the top official in charge of enforcing mining safety—the person who leads the Division of Mine Safety. In Kentucky, that division oversees inspections, safety rules, and enforcement for mining operations, so the commissioner is the Head of Division of Mine Safety. The other roles fit different offices or functions: the Mining Board chair is a policy-advising role, the Director of Public Works handles public infrastructure, and the Chief Health Officer focuses on public health, not mine safety regulation.