(a) (1) With the advice and consent of the Senate, the Governor shall appoint the Secretary of Juvenile Services.
(2) The Secretary is the head of the Department.
(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.
(2) 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.
(d) The Secretary is entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget.
(e) The Secretary shall have a seal.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - Department of Juvenile Services
Part I - Organization and Administration of Department
Section 9-203 - Administration of Department
Section 9-204 - Secretary's Powers and Duties
Section 9-205 - Unit Reports to Secretary
Section 9-206 - Deputy Secretaries
Section 9-207 - Staff and Consultants
Section 9-208 - Employees -- in General
Section 9-209 - Employees -- Criminal Background Investigations
Section 9-211 - State Advisory Board -- Established
Section 9-212 - State Advisory Board -- Membership
Section 9-213 - State Advisory Board -- Officers
Section 9-214 - State Advisory Board -- Meetings; Compensation; Conflicts of Interest
Section 9-215 - State Advisory Board -- Duties
Section 9-216 - Functions of Department
Section 9-217 - Use of and Aid to Public and Private Agencies
Section 9-219 - Confidential Research Records
Section 9-220 - Research and Development Unit
Section 9-221 - Interagency Cooperation