If a director of planning is provided for, he shall be appointed:

     (1) By the commission when a commission is created under RCW 36.70.030;

     (2) If a planning department is established as provided in RCW 36.70.040, then he shall be appointed by the board.

[1963 c 4 § 36.70.160. Prior: 1959 c 201 § 16.]