(a) The head of the Department is the Director of Assessments and Taxation, who shall be appointed by the Governor.
(b) (1) The Director shall be an individual who has executive ability and who is trained and experienced in the tax field.
(2) After reaching the age of 70 years, an individual may not continue to hold the office of Director.
(c) Before taking office, the appointee shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 2 - State Department of Assessments and Taxation
Subtitle 1 - Administration and Operations
Section 2-101 - Department Established
Section 2-102 - Director of Assessments and Taxation
Section 2-103 - Staff and Consultants
Section 2-104 - State Supervisor of Assessments and Area Supervisors
Section 2-105 - Supervisors of Assessments -- in General
Section 2-109 - Classifications, Compensation, and Qualifications of Departmental Employees
Section 2-110 - Incentives for Assessors
Section 2-111 - Substitution of Experience for Assessor's Educational Qualifications