(a) (1) The Secretary shall appoint the executive director of the Commission from a list of 3 nominees submitted by the Commission.
(2) The executive director serves at the pleasure of the Secretary.
(b) (1) The executive director may not hold any position or engage in another business that:
(i) interferes with the position of executive director; or
(ii) might conflict with the position of executive director.
(2) While employed by the Commission, the executive director may not:
(i) be licensed in any state as a real estate appraiser or a home inspector;
(ii) engage in any act for which a license is required under this title; or
(iii) in connection with any real estate appraisal transaction or home inspection engagement, directly or indirectly receive or become entitled to receive any compensation, fee, or perquisite.
(c) The executive director is entitled to:
(1) compensation in accordance with the State budget; and
(2) reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
(d) The executive director is a special appointment in the State Personnel Management System.
(e) While employed as executive director, the executive director shall be covered by a surety bond in the form and amount required by law.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Business Occupations and Professions
Title 16 - Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies, and Home Inspectors
Section 16-204 - Quorum; Meetings; Compensation
Section 16-205 - Executive Director
Section 16-206 - Duties of Executive Director
Section 16-208 - Code of Ethics
Section 16-209 - Enforcement Powers
Section 16-210 - Real Estate Appraisal Hearing Board
Section 16-210.1 - Home Inspector Hearing Board
Section 16-210.2 - Appraisal Management Company Hearing Board
Section 16-212.1 - Report by Licensed or Certified Real Estate Appraiser
Section 16-213 - Annual Roster of Licensed and Certified Appraisers
Section 16-214 - Documentation of Good Standing of Licensed or Certified Appraisers
Section 16-215 - Annual Report
Section 16-216 - Miscellaneous Powers
Section 16-217 - Fees for Commission Services
Section 16-218 - Judicial Review