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§ 2-102. Secretary

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCorrectional Services

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Correctional Services (Refs & Annos)
Title 2. Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 1. Department Established
MD Code, Correctional Services, § 2-102
§ 2-102. Secretary
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(a)(1) With the advice and consent of the Senate, the Governor shall appoint the Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services.
(2) The Secretary is the head of the Department.
(b) Before taking office, the appointee shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.
(c)(1) The Secretary serves at the pleasure of the Governor and is responsible directly to the Governor.
(2) The Secretary shall advise the Governor on all matters assigned to the Department and is responsible for carrying out the Governor's policies on public safety, crime prevention, correction, parole, and probation.
(d) The Secretary is entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget.

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Added by Acts 1999, c. 54, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1999.
Formerly Art. 41, § 4-101.
MD Code, Correctional Services, § 2-102, MD CORR SERV § 2-102
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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