In many areas of concern education, health, and transportation, for example public policy decisions are made at all three levels of government and daily affect each of us. To understand State government we need to know its relation to federal and local governments. Federal agencies are found not just within the District of Columbia, but in Maryland as well. For this reason, the Maryland Manual, 1994-1995 encompasses more federal offices in the section on Maryland and the Federal Government. This Manual edition defines key elements of local government.
Text notes whether officials or boards are elected or appointed and to whom they are accountable.
The improved text on local government is the work of Elizabeth W. Newell and Patricia S. Shaffer. In State government, we are grateful for the assistance of John R. Stierhoff, Counsel to the President of the Senate, in making this Manual possible. Special thanks also go to David M. Williams. Annapolis, Maryland Diane P. Frese June 1994 Editor Please view image to verify text. To report an error, please contact us.