Md. Code, State Government § 21-104
This is the official text of Md. Code, State Government § 21-104, part of Maryland’s Code, State Government — covers the structure and operation of Maryland state government.
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§21–104.
Official statutory text
(a) The Secretary may employ a staff in accordance with the State budget.
(b) The Secretary may appoint a Deputy Secretary and other professional staff and contract with consultants as authorized representatives.
(c) The Secretary shall appoint and remove all staff in accordance with the provisions of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.
(b) The Secretary may appoint a Deputy Secretary and other professional staff and contract with consultants as authorized representatives.
(c) The Secretary shall appoint and remove all staff in accordance with the provisions of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.
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