(a) The Office is headed by a Chief Administrative Law Judge appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(b) The Chief Administrative Law Judge shall:
(1) be appointed for a term of 6 years;
(2) devote full time to the duties of the Office; and
(3) be eligible for reappointment.
(c) The Chief Administrative Law Judge shall:
(1) receive the salary provided in the State budget;
(2) be admitted to practice law in the State; and
(3) have the powers and duties specified in this subtitle.
(d) The Chief Administrative Law Judge may employ a staff in accordance with the State budget.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies
Subtitle 16 - Office of Administrative Hearings
Section 9-1601 - Applicability
Section 9-1602 - Establishment
Section 9-1603 - Chief Administrative Law Judge -- in General
Section 9-1604 - Chief Administrative Law Judge -- Powers and Duties
Section 9-1605 - Administrative Law Judges
Section 9-1606 - Cooperation of State Government Units; Audits; Selection of Judges
Section 9-1607 - Designation of Administrative Law Judges
Section 9-1607.1 - Representation by Person Not Licensed to Practice Law
Section 9-1607.2 - Applicability of Procedural Regulations
Section 9-1609 - State Advisory Council on Administrative Hearings -- Terms; Compensation; Chairman
Section 9-1610 - State Advisory Council on Administrative Hearings -- Powers and Duties; Meetings