(a) The Secretary is responsible for the operation of the Department and shall establish guidelines and procedures to promote the orderly and efficient administration of the Department.
(b) The Secretary may establish, reorganize, or abolish areas of responsibility in the office of the Secretary as necessary to fulfill effectively the duties assigned to the Secretary.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 2 - Department of Human Services
Subtitle 2 - Organization and Administration of Department
Section 2-201 - Department Established
Section 2-203 - Administration of Department
Section 2-204 - Deputy Secretaries
Section 2-205 - Staff -- Secretary's Office
Section 2-206 - Removal of Appointees
Section 2-207 - Staff -- Other Units
Section 2-210 - Secretary's Duties -- Budget
Section 2-211 - Secretary's Duties -- Plans and Activities
Section 2-212 - Secretary's Powers -- Assumption of Functions