Maryland Code, BUSINESS REGULATION 2-102
Terms Used In Maryland Code, BUSINESS REGULATION 2-102
- Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- state: means :
(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or
(2) the District of Columbia. See
(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. 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 Office of the Secretary 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.
(d) The Secretary is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.