(a) (1) With the advice and consent of the Senate, the Governor shall appoint the Secretary.
(2) The Secretary is the head of the Department.
(b) Before taking office, the Secretary shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.
(c) (1) The Secretary serves at the pleasure of the Governor and is directly responsible to the Governor.
(2) The Secretary shall counsel and advise the Governor on all matters assigned to the Department and is responsible for carrying out the Governor’s policies on those matters.
(d) The Secretary is entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Housing and Community Development
Division I - Housing and Community Programs
Title 2 - Department of Housing and Community Development
Subtitle 1 - Department Established
Section 2-102 - Functions and Responsibilities of Department
Section 2-104 - Administration of Department
Section 2-106 - Deputy Secretary
Section 2-107 - Staff -- Office of Secretary
Section 2-108 - Staff -- Other Governmental Units
Section 2-109 - Governmental Units to Report to Secretary
Section 2-110 - Removal of Appointees
Section 2-112 - Secretary's Duties -- Budget
Section 2-113 - Secretary's Duties -- Planning Initiatives
Section 2-114 - Secretary's Powers -- Call for Meetings
Section 2-115 - Secretary's Powers -- Assumption of Functions