(a) With the approval of the Governor, the Secretary shall appoint a deputy secretary.
(b) The deputy secretary shall be an individual with a disability, if the Secretary is not an individual with a disability.
(c) The deputy secretary:
(1) serves at the pleasure of the Secretary; and
(2) is entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget.
(d) The deputy secretary has the duties provided by law or delegated by the Secretary.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 7 - Individuals With Disabilities
Subtitle 1 - Department of Disabilities
Part II - Organization and Administration of Department
Section 7-104 - Department Established
Section 7-106 - Administration of Department
Section 7-107 - Deputy Secretary
Section 7-111 - State Coordinator for Autism Strategy -- Strategic Plan -- Annual Report
Section 7-112 - Advisory Stakeholder Group on Autism-Related Needs -- Members -- Meetings