# Economic Development (GEC)

## Title 4. Tourism, Film, and the Arts

### Subtitle 5. Maryland State Arts Council

#### Section 4-509

(a)

  (1) With the approval of the Secretary, the Council shall appoint an Executive Director of the Council.

  (2) The Executive Director may not be a member of the Council.

(b)

  (1) The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Council, subject to the concurrence of the Secretary.

  (2) The Executive Director is a special appointment in the State Personnel Management System.

(c) Subject to the policies of the Council and the administrative supervision of the Secretary, the Executive Director:

  (1) is the administrative officer of the Council staff;

  (2) shall appoint and remove employees of the Council; and

  (3) shall direct, administer, and supervise the activities of the Council staff.

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