Terms Used In Maryland Code, CORRECTIONAL SERVICES 6-105

  • 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
(a) With the approval of the Governor and the advice and consent of the Senate, the Secretary shall appoint the Director.

(b) The Director is the head of the Division.

(c) Before taking office, the appointee shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.

(d) The Director serves at the pleasure of the Secretary.

(e) The Director is entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget.