(a) With the approval of the Governor, the Secretary shall appoint a deputy secretary.
(b) The deputy secretary:
(1) serves at the pleasure of the Secretary; and
(2) is entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget.
(c) The deputy secretary shall have the duties provided by law or delegated by the Secretary.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce
Title 2 - Secretary of Commerce
Subtitle 1 - Office of the Secretary
Section 2-101 - Duties of Secretary
Section 2-105 - Deputy Secretary
Section 2-106 - Staff -- Secretary's Office
Section 2-107 - Staff -- Other Units
Section 2-109 - Secretary's Duties -- Budget
Section 2-110 - Secretary's Duties -- Plans and Activities
Section 2-111 - Secretary's Duties -- Removal of Appointee
Section 2-112 - Secretary's Duties -- Meetings
Section 2-113 - Secretary's Duties -- Assumption of Functions
Section 2-114 - Units to Report to Secretary