Md. Code, State Government § 9-1603

This is the official text of Md. Code, State Government § 9-1603, part of Maryland’s Code, State Government — covers the structure and operation of Maryland state government.

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§9–1603.

Official statutory text

(a) The Office is headed by a Chief Administrative Law Judge appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.

(b) The Chief Administrative Law Judge shall:

(1) be appointed for a term of 6 years;

(2) devote full time to the duties of the Office; and

(3) be eligible for reappointment.

(c) The Chief Administrative Law Judge shall:

(1) receive the salary provided in the State budget;

(2) be admitted to practice law in the State; and

(3) have the powers and duties specified in this subtitle.

(d) The Chief Administrative Law Judge may employ a staff in accordance with the State budget.

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