(a) With approval of the Governor and the advice and consent of the Senate, the Secretary shall appoint the Commissioner of Correction.
(b) The Commissioner shall be an individual with maturity and judgment who has:
(1) broad knowledge of correctional facilities and systems; and
(2) knowledge of correctional procedures and methods, correctional theories, institutional operations, and the psychology of inmates.
(c) The Commissioner serves at the pleasure of the Secretary.
(d) Before taking office, the appointee shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.
(e) The Commissioner is entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 3 - Division of Correction
Subtitle 2 - Powers and Personnel
Section 3-201 - Division Established
Section 3-202 - Commissioner of Correction -- Appointment; Qualifications; Term; Oath; Compensation
Section 3-203 - Commissioner of Correction -- General Powers and Duties
Section 3-205 - Commissioner of Correction -- Regulations
Section 3-206 - Commissioner of Correction -- Annual Accountings
Section 3-207 - Commissioner of Correction -- Annual Reports
Section 3-207.1 - Commissioner of Correction -- Staffing Report
Section 3-208 - Deputy Commissioner -- Appointment
Section 3-209 - Deputy Commissioner -- Powers and Duties
Section 3-210 - Wardens and Administrators -- Appointment
Section 3-211 - Wardens and Administrators -- Powers and Duties
Section 3-212 - Wardens and Administrators -- Annual Reports
Section 3-213 - Assistant Wardens
Section 3-215 - Officers and Employees
Section 3-216 - Correctional Officers -- Power of Arrest
Section 3-217 - Performance Bonds
Section 3-218 - Gifts From Inmates
Section 3-219 - Property Acquisition and Disposal
Section 3-220 - Financial Control of Facilities