(a) The head of the Administration is the State Highway Administrator, who shall be appointed by the Secretary with the approval of the Governor.
(b) (1) The Administrator serves at the pleasure of the Secretary and shall report directly to him.
(2) Subject to the authority of the Secretary, the Administrator is responsible for carrying out:
(i) The powers and duties vested by law in the Administration, except those powers and duties that are vested in the State Roads Commission by Article III, § 40B of the Maryland Constitution; and
(ii) Those powers and duties vested in the Secretary and delegated to the Administrator by the Secretary.
(c) The Administrator is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - State Highway Administration
Part I - Administration in General
Section 8-201 - Administration Established
Section 8-202 - State Highway Administrator
Section 8-203 - Management and Control of Administration
Section 8-204 - General Powers and Duties of Administration
Section 8-204.1 - Complete Streets Policy
Section 8-205 - Books and Records of Administration
Section 8-206 - Accounts of Administration
Section 8-208 - Sale or Lease of Naming Rights for Rest Areas or Welcome Centers