(a) The head of the Department is the Secretary of General Services, who shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(b) Before taking office, the appointee 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 responsible directly to the Governor. The Secretary shall advise the Governor on all matters assigned to the Department and is responsible for carrying out the Governor’s policies on those matters.
(2) 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. The Secretary may establish, reorganize, or abolish areas of responsibility in the Department as necessary to fulfill the duties assigned to the Secretary.
(3) The Secretary is responsible for establishing policy to be followed by the units in the Department.
(d) The Secretary is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 4 - Department of General Services
Subtitle 2 - Organization and General Authority of Department
Section 4-201 - Department Established
Section 4-202 - Secretary of General Services
Section 4-203 - Deputy Secretary, Consultants, and Other Staff
Section 4-204 - General Authority and Duties of Secretary
Section 4-205 - Counsel to Department
Section 4-206 - Units in Department
Section 4-207 - Functions Assigned to Department
Section 4-208 - Necessary and Proper Powers
Section 4-209 - Display of Pictures of Abducted Children in State Buildings