# Public Safety (GPS)

## Title 14. Emergency Management

### Subtitle 14

#### Section 14-1403

(a) The Executive Director shall appoint a Chief Critical Infrastructure Officer for the Branch.

(b) The Chief Critical Infrastructure Officer shall:

  (1) administer and operate the Branch, in accordance with this subtitle;

  (2) implement the provisions of this subtitle;

  (3) direct critical infrastructure security efforts across the State;

  (4) coordinate with:

    (i) the Director of the Governor's Office of Homeland Security;

    (ii) critical infrastructure industry, local, and federal counterpart organizations;

    (iii) the National Guard;

    (iv) the Department of Information Technology; and

    (v) other key stakeholders identified by the Chief Critical Infrastructure Officer; and

  (5) advise the Governor and the Director of the Governor's Office of Homeland Security on critical infrastructure security issues.

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