# State Government (GSG)

## Title 9. Miscellaneous Executive Agencies

### Subtitle 9. Department of Veterans and Military Families

#### Section 9-910

(a) The Department shall:

  (1) maintain and supervise generally the home in accordance with this subtitle; and

  (2) adopt any regulation that is needed for management of the home, including regulations for admission, maintenance, and discharge of its residents.

(b)

  (1) The Department may appoint a Director for the home and employ any other staff that is needed to manage the home properly.

  (2) In appointing or employing staff, the Department shall give preference to a veteran who has an honorable discharge from the uniformed services.

  (3) The Director shall:

    (i) serve at the pleasure of the Secretary; and

    (ii) perform any duty that the Department requires.

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