(a) (1) The State Archivist may appoint an Assistant State Archivist.
(2) The Assistant State Archivist has the powers and duties of the State Archivist:
(i) to the extent delegated by the State Archivist;
(ii) if the office of the State Archivist is vacant; and
(iii) if for any other reason the State Archivist is unable to perform the duties of office.
(b) The State Archivist may employ other staff in accordance with the State budget.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies
Subtitle 10 - State Archives and Artistic Property
Part I - State Archives and Hall of Records Commission
Section 9-1002 - Archives and Commission Established
Section 9-1003 - Membership of Commission
Section 9-1004 - Meetings; Compensation; Function
Section 9-1005 - State Archivist
Section 9-1007 - Miscellaneous Powers and Duties
Section 9-1008 - Acquisition and Supervision of Property
Section 9-1009 - General Responsibilities for Records
Section 9-1010 - Historical Records
Section 9-1011 - State Real Property Records
Section 9-1012 - Local Records
Section 9-1013 - Archives Fund