In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. Terms Defined. “ALJ” means an individual: Appointed as an Administrative Law Judge pursuant to the requirements established under State Government Article, §9-1604(a)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland; or Designated pursuant to State Government Article, §9-1607, Annotated Code of Maryland. “Chief ALJ” means the individual appointed as head of the Office pursuant to State Government Article, §9-1603, Annotated Code of Maryland. “Employee” means a contractual, temporary, or permanent employee of the Office at the time the action that gave rise to the hearing request arose. “Member of the employee’s family or household” means: A parent, spouse, sibling, or child of the employee; or A relative or other person who shares the employee’s legal residence, or over whose affairs the employee has legal or actual control. “Office” means the Office of Administrative Hearings.