The Women Legislators of Maryland believes that more qualified women should hold appointive positions in the judicial, legislative, and executive branches of government. The Women Legislators also encourages the appointment of qualified men who are sensitive to issues affecting women. The Women Legislators wishes to encourage and help these persons step forward, seek and hold appointive positions. Our efforts will be directed to encouraging applicants, screening and recommending qualified individuals to the Governor or legislative leadership. An applicant is eligible for endorsement only after applying to the Women Legislators of Maryland.
Endorsement means active support.
If the position is one for which members of only one political party are eligible or is a political party post, then only the members of that party shall participate in the process. Any letter of endorsement should indicate that only members of the party involved voted. The President shall appoint an Endorsement Committee to handle the logistical arrangements, screen applicants, keep abreast of openings, keep the Women Legislators informed and write the letter of endorsement, if any. Members from countries in which judgeship vacancies occur will be invited to participate at committee selection meetings. In order that votes be counted, members must be present for the entire process.