No, that is incorrect. Sykes is a hired employee. The commissioner and CAB members are appointed.

Ivey asked Tuesday morning for letters of resignation from all cabinet members and (presumably) Executive Branch staff members so she could evaluate who will stay or go. That's typical with any change, even or maybe especially so during times of turmoil.

DCNR generally is removed from the idiotic shenanigans across North Union Street. Doubtful she will do anything immediate or at all, as Skinny noted. With just 19 months until the election and less time before the primary, fences have to be mended and money raised for a campaign.

But you never know.