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2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs › Part V - Communications, Outreach, and Advocacy Program › Section 9-943 - Director to Develop and Implement Outreach Plan

(a)    (1)    For the purposes of reaching any veteran, veteran’s dependent, or veteran’s survivor in need of assistance in obtaining services or benefits granted by the law, the director shall develop and implement a communications and outreach plan.
(2)    In order to carry out the director’s responsibilities under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the director may:
(i)    enter into contracts; and
(ii)    work with governmental units and community–based organizations, including the Maryland Department of Health, the Department of Aging, faith–based groups, veterans groups, senior centers, adult day care centers, institutions of higher education, and other entities the director considers appropriate.
(b)    (1)    The director shall develop mechanisms for outreach to be disseminated by direct mail and through community–based veterans organizations, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Human Services, the Maryland Department of Health, and any other State agency or unit the director considers appropriate.
(2)    Communication mechanisms shall include:
(i)    designing marketing materials describing the services provided by the Program;
(ii)    a regular electronic newsletter;
(iii)    brochures describing various benefits or any other issue or benefit of interest to veterans or their dependents; and
(iv)    other measures the director considers appropriate.
(c)    The Department shall communicate welcome home information to veterans returning to the State.
(d)    The Department, in conjunction with the types of community–based organizations listed in subsection (a)(2) of this section, shall develop communication tools to assist in identifying veterans and dependents who may be eligible for benefits and programs offered by the Department.
(e)    The Program shall:
(1)    manage the Maryland Veterans Service Animal Program and Fund established under Part VIII of this subtitle;
(2)    coordinate the responsibilities of veterans’ services specialists designated under § 9–944 of this subtitle; and
(3)    manage Department media relations, web content, social media, internal and external communications, customer service training, and intergovernmental relations.
(f)    The director shall serve, as necessary, as the Secretary’s designee to appropriate commissions, workgroups, and councils.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs › Part V - Communications, Outreach, and Advocacy Program › Section 9-944 - Veterans' Services Specialist

(a)    In this section, “specialist” means an employee designated by a governmental unit who is responsible for responding to and assisting veterans who are employed by the unit or who contact the unit for assistance.
(b)    Each governmental unit shall:
(1)    designate an employee of the unit, who to the extent practicable is a veteran, as a veterans’ services specialist for the unit and whose duties include the coordination of veterans’ services with the Department;
(2)    provide the Department with any nonprotected or nonprivate information about services the unit provides to veterans; and
(3)    post on the unit’s website:
(i)    all services available for veterans from the unit;
(ii)    the contact information for the unit’s veterans’ services specialist; and
(iii)    a link to the Department with the contact information for the director of the Program in the Department.
(c)    The veterans’ services specialist shall:
(1)    coordinate the provision of veterans’ services available through the unit with the Department; and
(2)    attend annual training that the Department provides concerning the coordination of veterans’ services.
(d)    On request for services by a veteran, a governmental unit that does not provide services to veterans shall direct the veteran to contact the Department and provide the veteran with the Department contact information.
(e)    The Department shall:
(1)    coordinate a meeting each quarter, or as otherwise necessary, with governmental units to discuss and receive information concerning the implementation of the requirements of this section; and
(2)    on or before January 15 each year, report on the implementation of the requirements of this section to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of this article, the General Assembly.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs › Part VI - Reporting › Section 9-946 - General Consideration

The Secretary shall submit a report by December 31 of each year to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of this article, the General Assembly, that includes:
(1)    the number of:
(i)    requests for help in obtaining benefits;
(ii)    public contacts made by the Communications, Outreach, and Advocacy Program;
(iii)    veterans enrolled in the United States Veterans Health Administration; and
(iv)    veterans receiving benefits;
(2)    the average amount of disability and pension benefits received by qualified individuals in this State compared to individuals in other states;
(3)    an account of the costs of operating the Communications, Outreach, and Advocacy Program;
(4)    a status of the accomplishments for, efficacy of, efficiency of, and level of resources available for each of the following programs:
(i)    cemetery;
(ii)    memorial;
(iii)    service;
(iv)    veterans homes;
(v)    communications, outreach, and advocacy;
(vi)    Maryland Veterans Service Animal Program and Fund; and
(vii)    veterans’ services specialists;
(5)    a general assessment of the status of veterans in the State;
(6)    the estimated impact current military operations are likely to have on the needs of veterans in the future;
(7)    the status of federal veterans programs as they relate to Maryland veterans; and
(8)    any other issues concerning veterans that the Secretary considers appropriate.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs › Part VII - Maryland College Collaboration for Student Veterans Commission › Section 9-949 - Definitions

(a)    In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    “College Collaboration” means the Maryland College Collaboration for Student Veterans, Memorandum of Understanding between the State and Maryland Institutions of Higher Education dated January 31, 2011.
(c)    “Commission” means the Maryland College Collaboration for Student Veterans Commission.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs › Part VII - Maryland College Collaboration for Student Veterans Commission › Section 9-951 - Membership; Term

(a)    The Commission consists of the following members:
(1)    the designee of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs;
(2)    the Chancellor of the University System of Maryland, or the Chancellor’s designee;
(3)    the President of the Maryland Independent College and University Association, or the President’s designee;
(4)    the Executive Director of the Maryland Association of Community Colleges, or the Executive Director’s designee; and
(5)    one representative of any institution of higher education in the State that elects to participate, appointed by the President of the institution.
(b)    (1)    The term of a member is 2 years.
(2)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs › Part VII - Maryland College Collaboration for Student Veterans Commission › Section 9-953 - Meetings; Compensation

(a)    The Commission shall meet at least four times each year.
(b)    A member of the Commission:
(1)    may not receive compensation as a member of the Commission; but
(2)    may receive reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs › Part VII - Maryland College Collaboration for Student Veterans Commission › Section 9-954 - Duties

The Commission shall:
(1)    work to ensure the educational success of returning veterans, including their recruitment, successful transition into higher education, retention, and eventual graduation;
(2)    facilitate the sharing of best practices among institutions of higher education and State agencies regarding academic transition programs and support services designed for returning veterans;
(3)    work with institutions of higher education in the State to provide the following services to veterans, as set forth in the College Collaboration:
(i)    awareness of veteran reintegration challenges;
(ii)    communication and coordination of available veteran services;
(iii)    a designated “one door” office that coordinates veteran services and supports;
(iv)    behavioral health services;
(v)    financial aid and GI Bill support services; and
(vi)    peer support groups;
(4)    publish an annual report and any other material the Commission considers necessary; and
(5)    submit the annual report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of this article, the General Assembly.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 10 - State Archives and Artistic Property › Part I - State Archives and Hall of Records Commission › Section 9-1001 - Definitions

(a)    In this Part I of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    “Archives” means the State Archives.
(c)    “Commission” means the Hall of Records Commission.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 10 - State Archives and Artistic Property › Part I - State Archives and Hall of Records Commission › Section 9-1003 - Membership of Commission

The Commission consists of the following 11 members:
(1)    the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals;
(2)    a member of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate;
(3)    a member of the House of Delegates appointed by the Speaker of the House;
(4)    the Comptroller;
(5)    the Treasurer who may appoint, as the Treasurer’s designee, a deputy treasurer;
(6)    the Secretary of General Services;
(7)    the President of The Johns Hopkins University or a designee;
(8)    the President of the Maryland Historical Society;
(9)    the President of the St. John’s College or a designee;
(10)    the Chancellor of the University System of Maryland or a designee; and
(11)    the President of the Morgan State University or a designee.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 10 - State Archives and Artistic Property › Part I - State Archives and Hall of Records Commission › Section 9-1004 - Meetings; Compensation; Function

(a)    The Commission shall meet at least quarterly at the times and places that the Commission determines.
(b)    A member of the Commission:
(1)    may not receive compensation; but
(2)    is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
(c)    The Archives shall provide staff services for the Commission.
(d)    (1)    The Commission shall be an advisory body for the Archives.
(2)    The Commission shall review and comment on:
(i)    the proposed budget of the Archives;
(ii)    all proposed publications of the Archives; and
(iii)    all proposed policies pertaining to the use of the Archives by the public.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 10 - State Archives and Artistic Property › Part I - State Archives and Hall of Records Commission › Section 9-1005 - State Archivist

(a)    (1)    After consultation with the Commission, the Governor shall appoint a competent, qualified individual as State Archivist.
(2)    The State Archivist shall:
(i)    be knowledgeable in subjects relevant to archival activities; and
(ii)    possess experience in archival or related fields.
(b)    The State Archivist is entitled to a salary as provided in the State budget.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 10 - State Archives and Artistic Property › Part I - State Archives and Hall of Records Commission › Section 9-1006 - Staff

(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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 10 - State Archives and Artistic Property › Part I - State Archives and Hall of Records Commission › Section 9-1007 - Miscellaneous Powers and Duties

(a)    In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere, the State Archivist may:
(1)    adopt regulations to:
(i)    govern the Archives;
(ii)    manage the Hall of Records Building and other real and personal property that the Archives acquires;
(iii)    manage the records under the supervision of the Archives; and
(iv)    define the categories of records in the report of the Records Management Division under § 10–611 of this article;
(2)    have a seal; and
(3)    on request, or at the State Archivist’s discretion, review, evaluate, and make recommendations to the General Assembly regarding State designations under Title 7 of the General Provisions Article.
(b)    At the request of the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House, the Chair of the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee, or the Chair of the House Health and Government Operations Committee, the State Archivist shall review, evaluate, and make recommendations to the General Assembly regarding State designations under Title 7 of the General Provisions Article.
(c)    (1)    The State Archivist may establish reasonable fees for the care and preservation of records and other services provided by the Archives.
(2)    Fees may be in the form of:
(i)    a percentage not to exceed 2% of an existing fee charged at the time of the creation of a record in any form or format; or
(ii)    a flat rate subscription charge for a publication of the Archives.
(3)    Of the fees collected, 7% shall be deposited in the Archives Endowment Account of the State Archives Fund established under § 9–1013 of this subtitle as an educational and entrepreneurial reserve.
(d)    The State Archivist shall submit to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of this article, to the General Assembly an annual report on the activities of the Archives and the Commission during the preceding fiscal year.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 10 - State Archives and Artistic Property › Part I - State Archives and Hall of Records Commission › Section 9-1008 - Acquisition and Supervision of Property

(a)    The State Archivist may:
(1)    determine, in consultation with the Commission, the types of records and other information that the Archives will accept for safekeeping; and
(2)    acquire, as a gift or with money appropriated or given to the Archives for that purpose:
(i)    any record or other material that, in consultation with the Commission, the State Archivist considers worthy of preservation; and
(ii)    other real or personal property.
(b)    The State Archivist:
(1)    shall supervise and control the use of the State Hall of Records Building;
(2)    may equip and furnish the Building in accordance with law; and
(3)    subject to Title 2, Subtitles 4 and 5, Title 4, Subtitles 7 and 8, §§ 8–127, 8–128, and 8–129, Part V of Title 8, Subtitle 1, Title 10, Title 12, Subtitle 2, and §§ 13–219 and 13–221 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, shall supervise and control the use of any other real or personal property that the State acquires for use of the Archives.
(c)    The State Archivist shall provide the Commissioner of Land Patents with space in the State Hall of Records Building.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 10 - State Archives and Artistic Property › Part I - State Archives and Hall of Records Commission › Section 9-1009 - General Responsibilities for Records

(a)    The Archives may:
(1)    repair and preserve the records under the supervision of the State Archivist, as provided in the State budget;
(2)    make a copy of any record in the Archives; and
(3)    certify the copy.
(b)    The Archives may publish, electronically or in print, indices to records, descriptions, summaries of record material, or original record material, in whole or in part, that are not otherwise restricted from access under existing law.
(c)    The Archives shall index or provide other finding aids for:
(1)    the historical records acquired under § 9–1010 of this subtitle; and
(2)    the land records in its custody under § 9–1011 of this subtitle.
(d)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Archives may charge a reasonable fee for providing a copy of a record and for certifying the record.
(2)    If, with the written approval of a judge of a circuit court, the clerk of court asks for a copy of a land record that a court has transferred to the Commission or Archives, the Archives shall provide, without charge, a micrographic copy of the land record.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 10 - State Archives and Artistic Property › Part I - State Archives and Hall of Records Commission › Section 9-1010 - Historical Records

(a)    The Archives:
(1)    shall collect public and private records and other information that relate to the history of the province and State of Maryland from the earliest times, including church records and newspapers;
(2)    may edit and publish these records; and
(3)    shall encourage research into the history of the State.
(b)    Any records and materials that relate to the history of Maryland and are not needed for the operation of a unit belong to the Archives and shall be under the supervision of the State Archivist.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 10 - State Archives and Artistic Property › Part I - State Archives and Hall of Records Commission › Section 9-1011 - State Real Property Records

(a)    The Archives is the central depository for and custodian of each deed, title insurance policy, and other record that relates to real property acquired by the State.
(b)    The Archives may allow a unit of the State government to have custody of an original record that relates to real property acquired by the State, if the unit:
(1)    needs the record for the daily operation of the unit;
(2)    demonstrates to the Archives that the unit will preserve the record adequately; and
(3)    deposits with the Archives a security microform copy of the record.
(c)    (1)    The Archives shall receive, index, and file durable–backed, microfilm aperture card copies or electronic images of plats showing property or rights–of–way acquired or conveyed by the State Roads Commission and the State Highway Administration.
(2)    (i)    The Archives electronically shall post an image of each plat on the Archives website (http://www.plats.net) for the county where the property or right–of–way is located.
(ii)    The posted image shall conform to a generally accepted archival standard in quality and permanence.
(iii)    The image shall include or be linked to a certification by the State Archivist that the image is an authentic representation of the plat received by the Archives.
(iv)    Such certification by the State Archivist shall constitute a recordation of the plat.
(v)    The Archives may charge a reasonable fee to the State Roads Commission, the State Highway Administration, and the courts to recover the cost of electronically posting and maintaining the images of plats.
(vi)    The Archives may charge a reasonable fee, not to exceed $3, to the public for the cost of reproducing a copy of a plat under this subsection.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 10 - State Archives and Artistic Property › Part I - State Archives and Hall of Records Commission › Section 9-1012 - Local Records

(a)    The Archives may allow a unit of local government or its designee to have custody of an original local record if the unit or designee:
(1)    demonstrates that the unit or designee will preserve the record adequately; and
(2)    deposits with the Archives or permits the Archives to make a security microform copy of the record.
(b)    The Archives may not destroy a local record unless the Archives:
(1)    offers the record to the appropriate local government or its designee; and
(2)    the government or designee declines to accept the record.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 10 - State Archives and Artistic Property › Part I - State Archives and Hall of Records Commission › Section 9-1013 - Archives Fund

(a)    There is a State Archives Fund.
(b)    The Comptroller shall credit to the State Archives Fund any money that:
(1)    is appropriated or given to the Archives for publication of the series known as “The Archives of Maryland”;
(2)    is received from the sale of the series;
(3)    is received from public grants and private contributions; or
(4)    is received from fees collected in accordance with § 9–1007(c) of this subtitle.
(c)    (1)    The Commission may utilize the proceeds of public grants, private contributions, and fees collected under § 9–1007(c)(3) of this subtitle to create an Archives Endowment Account within the State Archives Fund, if this use is consistent with the terms of the public grants and private contributions.
(2)    If an endowment is created, the principal of the endowment may not be expended, except pursuant to a recommendation of the Commission.
(d)    (1)    The Archives shall use money received by the State Archives Fund for “The Archives of Maryland” to prepare, edit, and publish volumes of the series, including reprints of unavailable volumes.
(2)    The Archives may use other money in the Fund for the general dissemination of archival materials. This includes the preparation and distribution of books and other publications using archival materials.
(3)    Earnings from the endowment may be used for research on Maryland citizens who achieve national, State, or local prominence, for research on historical and geographical aspects of Maryland, and for an outreach program into the schools.
(e)    The Treasurer shall invest money from the State Archives Fund, including money in the Archives Endowment Account, for the use of the Fund, and all earnings shall be credited to the Fund.
(f)    Expenditures from the Fund, including earnings from the Archives Endowment Account, shall be made pursuant to an appropriation approved by the General Assembly in the annual State budget or by the budget amendment procedure provided for in § 7–209 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
(g)    The Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing fund which is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
(h)    The Fund and the Endowment Account are subject to audit by the Legislative Auditor.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 10 - State Archives and Artistic Property › Part I - State Archives and Hall of Records Commission › Section 9-1014 - Publications Account

(a)    The Archives may establish a consolidated publications account.
(b)    The Archives may place in the consolidated publications account revenues from publications, the issuance of land patents, and services of the Archives. However, at the end of each fiscal year, the money in the account in excess of $50,000 shall revert to the General Fund of the State.
(c)    The Archives may use the consolidated publications account to produce, distribute, and promote any of the publications of the Archives, except the Maryland Manual.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 10 - State Archives and Artistic Property › Part II - Commission on Artistic Property › Section 9-1018 - Membership

(a)    (1)    The Commission consists of 15 members, 7 of whom are institutional members and 8 of whom are public members.
(2)    The institutional members are the chief executive officers, or their designees, of the following institutions:
(i)    the Academy of the Arts in Easton;
(ii)    the Baltimore Museum of Art;
(iii)    Maryland Historical Society;
(iv)    the Maryland Institute, College of Art in Baltimore;
(v)    the Peabody Institute;
(vi)    Walters Art Gallery; and
(vii)    Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in Hagerstown.
(3)    (i)    The State Archivist shall appoint the public members with the approval of the Governor.
(ii)    The State Archivist shall seek to include representatives of the historical museums of the State among the public members.
(iii)    The public members serve at the pleasure of the State Archivist.
(b)    From time to time, with the approval of the Governor, the State Archivist shall designate a public member of the Commission to serve as chairman.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 10 - State Archives and Artistic Property › Part II - Commission on Artistic Property › Section 9-1019 - Compensation; Staff

(a)    A member of the Commission:
(1)    may not receive compensation; but
(2)    is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
(b)    The Commission may employ a professional staff, in accordance with the State budget. The Commission may also contract for a curator and for the services of the Archivist of the Peabody Institute to act as curator of some or all of the objects in the Peabody Art Collection once that collection becomes the property of the State.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 10 - State Archives and Artistic Property › Part II - Commission on Artistic Property › Section 9-1020 - Gifts and Loans

(a)    (1)    With the approval of the Governor and the State Archivist, the Commission may accept, on behalf of the State:
(i)    a gift of any painting or other object of decorative art; and
(ii)    a loan of any painting or other object of decorative art.
(2)    The Commission shall care for any object of decorative art accepted under this section.
(b)    With the approval of the Governor, the State Archivist:
(1)    may accept a gift of money from any public or private source; and
(2)    shall administer and use the gift of money in accordance with any conditions of the gift.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 10 - State Archives and Artistic Property › Part II - Commission on Artistic Property › Section 9-1021 - Duties of Commission

(a)    (1)    The Commission is the official custodian of all valuable paintings and other objects of decorative art owned by or loaned to the State, except those located in a State room of the Government House. With respect to the objects subject to its official custody, the Commission shall:
(i)    keep a continuing inventory of the objects; and
(ii)    be responsible for and supervise the acquisition, custody, display, location, preservation, proper care, security, and restoration of the objects.
(2)    At such time as the State acquires the Peabody Art Collection from the Peabody Institute, the Commission shall become the official custodian of the Collection.
(3)    In exercising its custodial responsibilities, the Commission may loan objects owned by the State to qualified institutions and may contract with such institutions for the performance of curatorial services.
(b)    (1)    Each person or agency that desires to acquire a painting or object of decorative art for display in or on the premises of any State building, except in a room of the Government House, must receive both prior approval and final acceptance from the Commission.
(2)    Before giving prior approval or final acceptance in accordance with this subsection, the Commission shall consider:
(i)    the competence of the artist;
(ii)    the proposed location of the object; and
(iii)    the quality, historical significance, and appropriateness of the work.
(c)    This subtitle does not apply to artwork acquired through the Maryland Public Art Initiative Program established under Title 4, Subtitle 6 of the Economic Development Article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 10 - State Archives and Artistic Property › Part II - Commission on Artistic Property › Section 9-1022 - State Rooms of Government House

As to all paintings or other objects of decorative art in the State rooms of the Government House, the Commission shall:
(1)    advise the Government House Trust about acquisition and display of the objects;
(2)    insure the objects; and
(3)    be responsible for the preservation of the objects.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 10 - State Archives and Artistic Property › Part II - Commission on Artistic Property › Section 9-1023 - Commission to Seek Advice

In performing its responsibilities in or on the premises of any State building, the Commission shall seek the advice of:
(1)    the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Delegates for any State building used by the Legislative Branch of the State government;
(2)    the Governor for any State building used by the Executive Branch of the State government; and
(3)    the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals for any State building used by the Judicial Branch of the State government.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 10 - State Archives and Artistic Property › Part III - Maryland Manual › Section 9-1026 - Publication

(a)    The State Archives shall compile, edit, and publish an online Maryland Manual that:
(1)    describes:
(i)    the State and its government, including State, interstate, regional, county, intercounty, and municipal government; and
(ii)    federal officials and agencies directly related to the State; and
(2)    contains:
(i)    a copy of the Maryland Constitution;
(ii)    the name of each officer of the State, a county, or a municipality who is:
1.    elected;
2.    appointed by the Governor; or
3.    appointed by the Board of Public Works; and
(iii)    any other information that, in consultation with the Hall of Records Commission, the State Archivist considers necessary.
(b)    As provided in the State budget, the State Archives shall:
(1)    update the Maryland Manual as necessary to maintain the accuracy of the information; and
(2)    annually preserve a version of the Maryland Manual that contains all changes made to the Maryland Manual under item (1) of this subsection in the immediately preceding year.
(c)    To the extent practicable, the State Archivist shall provide outreach to public schools, public libraries, and the general public to increase awareness regarding the availability and content of the Maryland Manual.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 14 - Office of Smart Growth › Section 9-1401 - Definitions

(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    “Office” means the Office of Smart Growth.
(c)    “Special Secretary” means the Special Secretary of Smart Growth.
(d)    “Subcabinet” means the Smart Growth Subcabinet.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 14 - Office of Smart Growth › Section 9-1402 - Legislative Intent

(a)    The General Assembly finds that the State is committed to addressing the high financial, social, and environmental costs of sprawl development through effective smart growth policy.
(b)    The purpose of this subtitle is to establish a centralized office in the State in a manner such that the policy of smart growth can be better articulated, coordinated, and implemented in order to better serve the residents of the State.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 14 - Office of Smart Growth › Section 9-1404 - Special Secretary

(a)    The head of the Office is the Special Secretary of Smart Growth, who shall be appointed by the Governor.
(b)    (1)    The Special Secretary serves at the pleasure of the Governor and is responsible directly to the Governor.
(2)    The Special Secretary shall advise the Governor on all matters assigned to the Office and is responsible for carrying out the Governor’s policies on smart growth.
(c)    (1)    The Special Secretary is responsible for the operation of the Office and shall establish guidelines and procedures to promote the orderly and efficient administration of the Office.
(2)    Subject to the provisions of this subtitle, the Special Secretary may establish, reorganize, or abolish areas of responsibility in the Office as necessary to fulfill the duties assigned to the Special Secretary.
(3)    The Special Secretary may adopt regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.
(d)    The Special Secretary is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 14 - Office of Smart Growth › Section 9-1405 - Powers and Duties of Office

(a)    In addition to any other powers and duties imposed by law, the Office has the powers and duties set forth in this section.
(b)    The Office shall:
(1)    review State assistance programs related to smart growth to determine their applicability, if any, to projects that are consistent with the State’s smart growth policy;
(2)    promote interagency consensus and cooperation on projects that are consistent with the State’s smart growth policy and resolve conflicting agency positions on projects in an expedited manner;
(3)    provide advisory and technical assistance to local jurisdictions and to the public in preparing, financing, and developing smart growth and neighborhood conservation projects;
(4)    gather and disseminate information to the public, including local jurisdictions, nonprofit organizations, and developers on how to develop projects that are consistent with the State’s smart growth policy;
(5)    provide a single point of access for members of the public, including local jurisdictions, nonprofit organizations, developers, and community and homeowners’ associations who need assistance or guidance in navigating the processes and regulations of State agencies on projects that are consistent with the State’s smart growth policy;
(6)    work with local governments in expediting review of projects that both the local government and the State agree are consistent with the State’s smart growth policy;
(7)    provide effective public information on smart growth programs and educational activities, including relationships with the National Center for Smart Growth Education and Research at the University of Maryland, College Park Campus, and coordination of smart growth outreach efforts to local governments, the general public, and other interest groups;
(8)    coordinate the efforts of the Executive Branch to provide input to the General Assembly on legislation that concerns smart growth and neighborhood conservation; and
(9)    in coordination with the Subcabinet, recommend to the Governor changes to State law and regulations necessary to advance the policy of smart growth.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 16 - Office of Administrative Hearings › Section 9-1601 - Applicability

(a)    This subtitle does not apply to:
(1)    the Governor;
(2)    any unit of the Judicial Branch;
(3)    any unit of the Legislative Branch;
(4)    the Comptroller of the Treasury;
(5)    the inmate adjustment hearing officers;
(6)    the Public Service Commission;
(7)    the State Workers’ Compensation Commission;
(8)    the Parole Commission;
(9)    the Health Services Cost Review Commission;
(10)    the Maryland Health Care Commission; and
(11)    unemployment insurance benefit determinations and employer obligation determinations in the Maryland Department of Labor, and appeals from those determinations.
(b)    Except as provided in subsection (a) of this section, this subtitle shall apply to each agency that employs or engages one or more hearing officers to adjudicate contested cases unless the agency has been exempted by the Governor under subsection (c) of this section.
(c)    Until July 1, 1994, the Governor may temporarily exempt an agency from this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 16 - Office of Administrative Hearings › Section 9-1603 - Chief Administrative Law Judge -- in General

(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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 16 - Office of Administrative Hearings › Section 9-1605 - Administrative Law Judges

(a)    An administrative law judge:
(1)    shall be a special appointment in the State Personnel Management System;
(2)    may be removed, suspended, or demoted by the Chief Administrative Law Judge for cause, after notice and an opportunity to be heard;
(3)    shall receive the compensation provided in the State budget; and
(4)    may not perform duties inconsistent with the duties and responsibilities of an administrative law judge.
(b)    An administrative law judge may not be responsible to or subject to the supervision or direction of an officer, employee, or agent engaged in the performance of investigative, prosecuting, or advisory functions for an agency.
(c)    In any contested case conducted by an administrative law judge, the administrative law judge may:
(1)    authorize the issuance of subpoenas for witnesses;
(2)    administer oaths;
(3)    examine an individual under oath; and
(4)    compel the production of documents or other tangible things.
(d)    (1)    Without good cause, a person may not refuse an order by any administrative law judge to:
(i)    appear for a hearing;
(ii)    testify under oath; or
(iii)    produce any relevant evidence, including documents or other tangible things.
(2)    (i)    An administrative law judge may apply, upon affidavit, to any judge of a circuit court for an order, returnable in not less than 2 nor more than 5 days, to show cause why a person should not be committed to jail for refusal to comply with an order issued under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(ii)    On the return of an order issued under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, if the judge hearing the matter determines that the person is guilty of refusal to comply with the order of the administrative law judge, the judge may commit the offender to jail as in cases of civil contempt.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 16 - Office of Administrative Hearings › Section 9-1606 - Cooperation of State Government Units; Audits; Selection of Judges

(a)    All units of State government shall cooperate with the Chief Administrative Law Judge in the discharge of his duties.
(b)    The Office shall be subject to audit and examination by the Office of Legislative Audits of the Department of Legislative Services under § 2-1220 of this article.
(c)    Except as provided in this subtitle or in regulations adopted under this subtitle, an agency may not select or reject a particular administrative law judge for a particular proceeding.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 16 - Office of Administrative Hearings › Section 9-1607 - Designation of Administrative Law Judges

If the Office is unable to assign an administrative law judge in response to an agency request, the Chief Administrative Law Judge shall designate in writing an individual to serve as an administrative law judge in a proceeding before the agency if:
(1)    the individual meets the qualifications for an administrative law judge established by the Office under § 9-1604(a)(2) of this subtitle; and
(2)    the agency that employs the individual consents to the assignment.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 16 - Office of Administrative Hearings › Section 9-1607.2 - Applicability of Procedural Regulations

(a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, regulations adopted in accordance with § 10–206(a)(1) of this article shall apply to a proceeding before the Office, regardless of whether the proceeding is subject to Title 10, Subtitle 2 of this article (Administrative Procedure Act – Contested Cases).
(b)    Unless a federal or State law or regulation requires that a federal or State procedure shall be observed, the regulations specified in subsection (a) of this section shall take precedence in the event of a conflict.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 16 - Office of Administrative Hearings › Section 9-1608 - State Advisory Council on Administrative Hearings -- Establishment; Composition; Appointment

(a)    There is a State Advisory Council on Administrative Hearings.
(b)    The Council consists of 10 members.
(c)    Of the 10 Council members:
(1)    1 shall be a member of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate;
(2)    1 shall be a member of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House;
(3)    1 shall be the Attorney General or the Attorney General’s designee;
(4)    1 shall be a nongovernmental attorney who practices before the Office of Administrative Hearings;
(5)    2 shall be secretaries or designees from departments involved in the adjudication of contested cases;
(6)    2 shall represent the Maryland State Bar Association; and
(7)    2 shall be from the general public.
(d)    The Governor shall appoint the members specified in subsection (c)(4) through (7) of this section.
(e)    Of the members appointed under subsection (c) of this section, not more than 5 shall be attorneys who practice before the Office of Administrative Hearings.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 16 - Office of Administrative Hearings › Section 9-1609 - State Advisory Council on Administrative Hearings -- Terms; Compensation; Chairman

(a)    (1)    The term of a member of the Council is 4 years.
(2)    The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Council on January 1, 1990.
(3)    A member is eligible to serve more than 1 term.
(b)    A member of the Council may not receive compensation, but is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations.
(c)    The Council shall designate a chairman from among its members.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 16 - Office of Administrative Hearings › Section 9-1610 - State Advisory Council on Administrative Hearings -- Powers and Duties; Meetings

(a)    The Council shall:
(1)    advise the Chief Administrative Law Judge in carrying out his duties;
(2)    identify issues of importance to administrative law judges that should be addressed by the Chief Administrative Law Judge;
(3)    review issues and problems relating to administrative hearings and the administrative process;
(4)    review and comment upon policies and regulations proposed by the Chief Administrative Law Judge;
(5)    advise the Governor as to those agencies for which a continuing exemption under § 9–1601 of this subtitle should be maintained as consistent with the purposes of this subtitle; and
(6)    submit an annual report, which may be prepared in conjunction with the report required under § 9–1604 of this subtitle and is subject to § 2–1257 of this article, to the Legislative Policy Committee of the General Assembly, including a list of the agencies that are exempted from this subtitle under § 9–1601(c) of this subtitle and the reasons for the exemptions.
(b)    The Council shall meet at a regular time and place to be determined by the Council.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 17 - Maryland State Employees Surety Bond Committee › Section 9-1704 - Authority to Set Type and Amounts of Required Bonds, Commencement of Coverage

(a)    The Committee may periodically set the type and amount of the bonds of each State officer and employee who is required to be bonded in accordance with any law of the State, having due regard for the duties and responsibilities of the officer or employee.
(b)    An officer or employee who is required to be bonded shall be covered, on entering the performance of the officer’s or employee’s duties, by a surety bond of the type specified and in the amount and term fixed by the Committee.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 17 - Maryland State Employees Surety Bond Committee › Section 9-1705 - Discretionary Bonding

Each State officer or employee other than those specifically required to be bonded in accordance with any law of the State, who in the opinion of the Committee should be bonded, shall be bonded with the type of bond and in the amount and term to be determined by the Committee.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 17 - Maryland State Employees Surety Bond Committee › Section 9-1706 - Purchase of Bonds; Premium; Cancellation or Termination

(a)    Bonds purchased in accordance with §§ 9-1704 and 9-1705 of this subtitle shall be purchased by the State Treasurer on prior approval of the Board of Public Works from a company authorized to issue the bonds and authorized to do business in the State.
(b)    The premium on bonds purchased in accordance with §§ 9-1704 and 9-1705 of this subtitle shall be provided for in the State budget.
(c)    On prior approval of the Board of Public Works, the State Treasurer may at any time any bond coverage is no longer required, cause the bond to be canceled or terminated and may collect any rebate of premium on the bond.