(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
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