(a) Designation. Subject to the approval of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Chief Judge of the District Court shall designate a District Court judge in each district as the administrative judge for that district.

(b) Duties. Subject to the direction of the Chief Judge of the District Court, the administrative judges, in their respective districts, are responsible for (1) the administration, operation, and maintenance of the court; (2) the conduct and scheduling of the court's business; and (3) subject to the approval of the Chief Judge of the District Court, the appointment and discharge of commissioners of the District Court within their respective administrative districts pursuant to Article IV, § 41G of the Maryland Constitution.

(c) Functional Division of District. Subject to the approval of the Chief Judge of the District Court, the District Administrative Judge of any district may divide the District Court within that district into civil, criminal, traffic, or other functional divisions, if the work of the District Court so requires.

Source: This Rule is derived from Code, Courts Article, § 1-607 and Article IV, § 41G of the Maryland Constitution.