# Economic Development (GEC)

## Title 2. Secretary of Commerce

### Subtitle 1. Office of the Secretary

#### Section 2-103

(a) The Secretary shall:

  (1) consult with and advise secretaries of other principal departments on coordination of the activities of the departments that relate to economic development policy and implementation efforts in the State;

  (2) establish guidelines and procedures to promote the orderly and efficient administration of the Department; and

  (3) monitor the activities of and coordinate policy for:

    (i) the Maryland  Economic Development Corporation;

    (ii) the Maryland  Technology Development Corporation; and

    (iii) the Maryland Public-Private Partnership Marketing Corporation.

(b) The Secretary may establish, reorganize, or abolish areas of responsibility in the office of the Secretary as necessary to fulfill effectively the duties assigned to the Secretary.

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Md. Code Ann., Econ. Dev. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)