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§ 4-202. Secretary of General Services

West's Annotated Code of MarylandState Finance and Procurement

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
State Finance and Procurement
Division I. State Finance [Titles 1-10a] (Refs & Annos)
Title 4. Department of General Services (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 2. Organization and General Authority of Department (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, State Finance and Procurement, § 4-202
§ 4-202. Secretary of General Services
Currentness
Appointment by Governor
(a) The head of the Department is the Secretary of General Services, who shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Oath
(b) Before taking office, the appointee shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.
Duties
(c)(1) The Secretary serves at the pleasure of the Governor and is responsible directly to the Governor. The Secretary shall advise the Governor on all matters assigned to the Department and is responsible for carrying out the Governor's policies on those matters.
(2) The Secretary is responsible for the operation of the Department and shall establish guidelines and procedures to promote the orderly and efficient administration of the Department. The Secretary may establish, reorganize, or abolish areas of responsibility in the Department as necessary to fulfill the duties assigned to the Secretary.
(3) The Secretary is responsible for establishing policy to be followed by the units in the Department.
Salary
(d) The Secretary is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.

Credits

Added by Acts 1985, c. 11, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1985.
Formerly Art. 41, § 231.
MD Code, State Finance and Procurement, § 4-202, MD STATE FIN & PROC § 4-202
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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