§ 8–203
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Gov't § 8-203 (2026)
Title 8. Organization of Executive Branch
Subtitle 2. Principal Departments
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(a)
The head of each principal department is a secretary, who shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(b)
The Governor shall select, on the bases of professional and administrative knowledge and experience, a secretary who has the qualifications required by law.
(c)
Unless otherwise provided by law, the secretary of a principal department or, with the approval of the Governor, a designee of the secretary shall represent the State and coordinate its participation in an interstate, regional, or other intergovernmental unit that is in the department.