Pezeshkian made the appointment under Article 135 of Iran's Constitution, citing Bovard's commitment, competence and executive record, according to the president's office website.

In the decree, the president called on Bovard to work diligently, in line with the Constitution, the national Vision Document, the general policies approved by the Leader and the Seventh Development Plan. He also tasked him to abide by the code of ethics for officials of the National Consensus Government, to cooperate with the Cabinet, and to help achieve the government's goals and resolve the country's problems.

"I ask God Almighty for your continued success in carrying out your assigned duties," Pezeshkian wrote.