# Economic Development (GEC)

## Title 2. Secretary of Commerce

### Subtitle 1. Office of the Secretary

#### Section 2-105

(a) With the approval of the Governor, the Secretary shall appoint a deputy secretary.

(b) The deputy secretary:

  (1) serves at the pleasure of the Secretary; and

  (2) is entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget.

(c) The deputy secretary shall have the duties provided by law or delegated by the Secretary.

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