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§ 2-202. Secretary

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHuman ServicesEffective: July 1, 2017

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Human Services (Refs & Annos)
Title 2. Department of Human Services (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 2. Organization and Administration of Department (Refs & Annos)
Effective: July 1, 2017
MD Code, Human Services, § 2-202
§ 2-202. Secretary
Currentness
Position and appointment
(a)(1) With the advice and consent of the Senate, the Governor shall appoint the Secretary of Human Services.
(2) The Secretary is the head of the Department.
Oath
(b) Before taking office, the appointee shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.
Responsibility to Governor
(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 those matters.
Compensation
(d) The Secretary is entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget.
Seal
(e) The Secretary shall have a seal.

Credits

Added by Acts 2007, c. 3, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2007. Amended by Acts 2017, c. 205, § 1, eff. July 1, 2017.
MD Code, Human Services, § 2-202, MD HUMAN SERV § 2-202
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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