# State Government (GSG)

## Title 8. Organization of Executive Branch

### Subtitle 2. Principal Departments

#### Section 8-204

Under the direction of the Governor, the secretaries of the principal departments are responsible for the prevention and elimination of duplication and overlapping of activities in and among their departments, by coordinating those activities.

---

Md. Code Ann., State Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)