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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 01 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle 01 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Chapter 01.01 - Executive Orders › Section 01.01.2005.35 - Office of the Independent Juvenile Services Monitor

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A. Definitions. The following words have the meanings indicated.
(1) "Children's Cabinet" means the Children's Cabinet established by Executive Order 01.01.2005.34B.
(2) "Director" means the Director of the Office of the Independent Juvenile Services Monitor.
(3) "Disciplinary action" means any punitive action against a child that results in more security, additional obligations, or less personal freedom.
(4) "Department" means the Department of Juvenile Services.
(5) "Executive Director" means the Executive Director of the Governor's Office for Children.
(6) "Facility" means:
(a) A residential facility operated by the Department; and
(b) A residential facility owned by the Department but privately operated.
(7) "Grievance" means a complaint made by a child or on behalf of a child due to a circumstance or action considered to be unjust. "Grievance" does not include an employee grievance, disciplinary appeal, or complaint.
(8) "Independent Juvenile Services Monitor" means the Director of the Office of the Independent Juvenile Services Monitor and any individual designated by the Director to determine whether the needs of children under the jurisdiction of the Department are being met in compliance with State law, that their rights are being upheld, and that they are not being abused.
(9) "Office" means the Office of the Independent Juvenile Services Monitor.
(10) "Secretary" means the Secretary of Juvenile Services.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 01 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle 01 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Chapter 01.01 - Executive Orders › Section 01.01.2005.36 - Office of the Independent Juvenile Services Monitor

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EXECUTIVE ORDER 01.01.2005.36B
(Rescinds Executive Orders 01.01.1995.03 a, 01.01.1995.18 a, 01.01.1996.05 a, and 01.01.1996.06 a)
Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention
A. Establishment and Administration.
(1) The Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention (the Office) is hereby established as a unit within the Executive Department's boards, commissions, and offices.
(2) The Office shall be managed by an Executive Director, who shall be primarily responsible for coordinating interagency public safety and crime control and prevention activities throughout the State and will be the State's principal coordinator with local, regional, and federal counterpart organizations.
(3) The Executive Director is responsible for the daily operation and administration of the Office. The Executive Director shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
(4) The Executive Director will advise the Governor on crime control and prevention issues and shall represent the Governor on boards, commissions, and councils as directed by the Governor or as required by law.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 01 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle 01 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Chapter 01.01 - Executive Orders › Section 01.01.2006.02 - Office of the Independent Juvenile Services Monitor

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EXECUTIVE ORDER 01.01.2006.02 a
Maryland Child Care Subsidy Coordinating Council
A. Established. There is a Maryland Child Care Subsidy Coordinating Council convening on a regular basis for the purpose of developing, evaluating, and coordinating the administration of all State child care subsidy or voucher programs, including the Child Care Subsidy Program (commonly known as the Purchase of Care program) which is within the Maryland State Department of Education.
(1) Membership. The Council shall consist of the following members:
(a) The Executive Director of the Governor's Office for Children;
(b) The following representatives from the Maryland State Department of Education:
(i) The State Superintendent of Schools;
(ii) The Director of the Office of Child Care;
(iii) The Assistant Superintendent for Finance; and
(iv) The Chief of the Office of Information Technology.
(c) The following representatives of the Department of Human Resources:
(i) The Secretary of Human Resources;
(ii) The Executive Director for Family Investment;
(iii) The Chief Financial Officer; and
(iv) The Chief Information Officer.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 01 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle 01 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Chapter 01.01 - Executive Orders › Section 01.01.2006.06 - Office of the Independent Juvenile Services Monitor

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EXECUTIVE ORDER 01.01.2006.06 a
Governor's Intergovernmental Commission for Agriculture
A. Established. There is a Governor's Intergovernmental Commission for Agriculture.
B. Membership.
(1) Voting Members. The Commission shall consist of up to nineteen voting members, including:
(a) Chairperson. The Secretary of the Department of Agriculture or a designee shall serve as Chair;
(b) Organizational Representatives. The following organizational representatives shall be appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture. An individual appointed under this subsection shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor, concurrent with their term of office with the specified organization, or so long as they hold the specified organizational affiliation.
(i) A representative of the Maryland Agricultural Commission;
(ii) A representative of the Maryland Agricultural and Resource Based Industry Development Corporation;
(iii) A representative of the Maryland Association of Counties;
(iv) A representative of the Maryland Municipal League;
(v) A representative of the Maryland Association of County Health Officers;
(vi) A representative of the Maryland Association of County Planning Officers;
(vii) A representative of the Maryland Farm Bureau; and
(viii) A representative of the Rural Maryland Council.
(c) General Public. Up to ten members of the public with interest or expertise in agriculture appointed by the Governor on recommendation of the Secretary of Agriculture. An individual appointed under this subsection shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 01 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle 01 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Chapter 01.01 - Executive Orders › Section 01.01.2006.07 - Office of the Independent Juvenile Services Monitor

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EXECUTIVE ORDER 01.01.2006.07 a
Maryland Dairy Industry Oversight and Advisory Council
A. Established. There is a Maryland Dairy Industry Oversight and Advisory Council.
B. Membership. The membership of the Advisory Council shall be comprised of the following:
(1) Voting Members.
(a) The Council shall consist of up to 15 voting members with interest and expertise in the dairy industry who are appointed by the Governor.
(b) The members of the Council serve at the pleasure of the Governor for up to 2 consecutive 3-year terms.
(c) From among the voting members of the Council, the Governor shall designate a Chairperson.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 01 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle 01 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Chapter 01.01 - Executive Orders › Section 01.01.2007.04 - Office of the Independent Juvenile Services Monitor

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EXECUTIVE ORDER 01.01.2007.04 a
Maryland Statistical Analysis Center
(Rescinds Executive Order 01.01.1985.15 a)
A. There is a Maryland Statistical Analysis Center to be located in the Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention.
B. Responsibilities.
(1) Collect, analyze, and interpret State and local data on criminal and juvenile justice;
(2) Coordinate the collection and analysis of this data with local and State agencies, including StateStat, that utilize such data and have a stake in its timeliness and accuracy;
(3) Produce statistical reports on crime, delinquency, and the criminal juvenile justice systems;
(4) Provide and coordinate research, technical assistance, and statistics about crime and delinquency and criminal and juvenile justice policy to State and local agencies;
(5) Provide State and local government with access to federal resources in criminal and juvenile justice statistical information;
(6) Promote the development of criminal and juvenile justice statistical systems in Maryland;
(7) Serve as an information center and repository for criminal and juvenile justice data and documents;
(8) Provide support to the Criminal Justice Information Advisory Board;
(9) Provide and coordinate the sharing of Maryland's justice data with the Federal Bureau of Justice Statistics and other federal and State agencies; and
(10) Perform such additional duties as may be directed by the Governor.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 01 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle 01 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Chapter 01.01 - Executive Orders › Section 01.01.2007.10 - Office of the Independent Juvenile Services Monitor

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EXECUTIVE ORDER 01.01.2007.10 a
Space Utilization Review
A. Each Cabinet-level agency head is directed to review its agency's inventory of state-owned office and storage space, leased office and storage space, and property inventories. Each agency head shall:
(1) Identify opportunities to consolidate various government functions into less square footage;
(2) Identify owned or leased storage units, garages, and warehouses that are not essential to agencies' core missions;
(3) Evaluate inventory levels and purchasing patterns to ensure that they align with the goal of minimizing space requirements;
(4) Eliminate excess property, either through sale or disposal, that occupies valuable owned and leased space; and
(5) Ensure that leased square footage office space is proportionate to each agency's current number of full time employees.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 01 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle 01 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Chapter 01.01 - Executive Orders › Section 01.01.2007.16 - Code of Fair Employment Practices

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Article I-Equal Employment Opportunity Program in State Government
A. All personnel actions concerning any employee or applicant for employment in the Executive Branch will be taken on the basis of merit and fitness, and without regard to:
(1) Age;
(2) Ancestry;
(3) Color;
(4) Creed;
(5) Gender identity and expression;
(6) Genetic information;
(7) Marital status;
(8) Mental or physical disability;
(9) National origin;
(10) Race;
(11) Religious affiliation, belief or opinion;
(12) Sex; or
(13) Sexual orientation.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 01 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle 01 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Chapter 01.01 - Executive Orders › Section 01.01.2007.19 - Governor's Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs

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A. There is a Governor's Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs in the Governor's Office of Community Initiatives as described in Executive Order 01.01.2007.18 a.
B. Within this Executive Order, the term "Asian Pacific American" means persons claiming ancestral heritage in Asian countries inclusive of the Pacific Islands and Asian subcontinent countries.
C. Membership.
(1) The Commission shall consist of twenty-one voting members appointed by the Governor. The members appointed by the Governor shall reflect the diverse ancestry and national origins of the Asian Pacific American community of Maryland and provide representation from different geographic regions in the State.
(2) Members shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor for up to two consecutive four year terms.
(3) The Governor shall designate a Chairperson from among the members of the Commission. The Chairperson shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
(4) In the event of a vacancy on the Commission, the Governor shall appoint a successor.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 01 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle 01 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Chapter 01.01 - Executive Orders › Section 01.01.2007.21 - Governor's Commission on Hispanic Affairs

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A. There is a Governor's Commission on Hispanic Affairs in the Governor's Office of Community Initiatives as described in Executive Order 01.01.2007.18 a.
B. The Commission shall consist of the following members:
(1) Twenty-one voting members appointed by the Governor. The members appointed by the Governor shall reflect the diverse ancestry and national origins of the Hispanic community of Maryland, shall provide representation from different geographic regions in the State, and may also include experts on issues important to the State's Hispanic population;
(2) As ex-officio, nonvoting members:
(a) A representative of the Office of the Governor;
(b) The Secretary of Human Resources or a designee;
(c) The Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene or a designee;
(d) The Secretary of Housing and Community Development or a designee;
(e) The Secretary of Business and Economic Development or a designee;
(f) The Secretary of Labor, Licensing and Regulation or a designee;
(g) The State Superintendent of Schools or a designee; and
(h) The Secretary of Higher Education or a designee.
(3) Appointed members shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor for up to two consecutive four-year terms.
(4) The Governor shall designate a Chairperson from among the members of the Commission. The Chairperson shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Chairperson shall be responsible for creating subcommittees to carry out the functions of the Commission.
(5) In the event of a vacancy on the Commission, the Governor shall appoint a successor.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 01 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle 01 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Chapter 01.01 - Executive Orders › Section 01.01.2007.22 - Governor's Commission on Middle Eastern American Affairs

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A. There is a Governor's Commission on Middle Eastern American Affairs in the Governor's Office of Community Initiatives.
B. Membership.
(1) The Commission shall consist of twenty-one voting members appointed by the Governor. The members appointed by the Governor shall reflect the diverse ancestry and national origins of the Middle Eastern American community of Maryland, shall provide representation from different geographic regions in the State, and may also include experts on issues important to the State's Middle Eastern American population.
(2) Members shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor for up to two consecutive four-year terms.
(3) The Governor shall designate a Chairperson from among the members of the Commission. The Chairperson shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Chairperson shall be responsible for creating subcommittees to carry out the functions of the Commission.
(4) In the event of a vacancy on the Commission, the Governor shall appoint a successor.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 01 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle 01 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Chapter 01.01 - Executive Orders › Section 01.01.2007.25 - Governor's Office of Community Initiatives

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A. The Governor's Office of Community Initiatives shall include the following units: the Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism, Volunteer Maryland, the Governor's Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs, the Governor's Commission on Hispanic Affairs, the Governor's Commission on Service and Volunteerism, and any other office or commission designated by the Governor in the future as a unit of the Governor's Office of Community Initiatives. The Office will be the State's principal interface with local, regional, and federal counterpart organizations.
B. Executive Director. The Office shall be managed by an Executive Director, who serves at the pleasure of the Governor. The Executive Director:
(1) Shall direct and coordinate the Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism, the Volunteer Maryland program, the Governor's Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs, the Governor's Commission on Hispanic Affairs, the Governor's Commission on Service and Volunteerism, any other office or commission designated by the Governor in the future as a unit of the Governor's Office of Community Initiatives, and community initiatives throughout the State;
(2) Shall act as a coordinating liaison to the Commission on Indian Affairs, and the Commission on African American History and Culture;
(3) Shall advise the Governor on community and volunteer service issues;
(4) Shall represent the Governor on boards, forums, and councils as appropriate; and
(5) Shall coordinate with federal and local governments, private sector entities, academia, and community organizations to strengthen community and volunteer service programs and initiatives.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 01 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle 01 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Chapter 01.01 - Executive Orders › Section 01.01.2007.26 - Information Technology

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A. Chief information officers of all principal departments, agencies, and units shall cooperate with the Chief of Information Technology to look for opportunities to streamline information technology projects across State government, achieve cost-savings through economies of scale, consolidate enterprise-wide services where appropriate, and coordinate on security and disaster recovery planning.
B. The Chief of Information Technology shall participate directly in meetings of the Governor's cabinet and all subcabinet meetings involving technology matters.
C. The Chief of Information Technology shall participate directly in the StateStat process.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 01 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle 01 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Chapter 01.01 - Executive Orders › Section 01.01.2008.02 - Designation of Agency Representatives for Mid-Contract Negotiations

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A. State law establishes a collective bargaining process which results in a written memorandum of understanding. During the time periods between ratified memoranda of understanding, the State maintains the obligation to negotiate changes that will substantially affect the working conditions of bargaining unit employees. Those issues are resolved through mid-contract negotiations pursuant to provisions in the negotiated memoranda of understanding.
B. Each Secretary or other agency head in the Executive Branch of State Government subject to collective bargaining pursuant to the Annotated Code of Maryland, State Personnel and Pensions Article, Section  3-102, or their respective designees, are hereby authorized in accordance with the Annotated Code of Maryland, State Personnel and Pensions Article, Section  3-501, to participate as parties during mid- contract negotiations regarding agency specific issues with the certified exclusive employee representatives.
C. Issues that may impact more than one agency and are not specific to an individual department or agency must be submitted to the Executive Director of the Office of Personnel Services and Benefits, Department of Budget and Management (Executive Director) for resolution with the certified exclusive employee representatives.
D. Any agreement arising from mid-contract negotiations that may result in a cost to the State or require the appropriation of funds is subject to the approval of the Secretary of Budget and Management.
E. Within 30 days of the effective date of this Order, the Secretaries of the principal departments and the heads of independent agencies in the Executive Branch of State Government shall forward the contact information for their designee, or, if they choose not to delegate this function, their own contact information, to the Executive Director. Within ten days of receiving that information, the Executive Director shall send the designee contact information to the head of any certified exclusive employee organization representing employees of that department or agency.
F. Designees shall serve as the representative of a principal department or agency for mid-contract negotiations at the pleasure of the Secretary or agency head. Should the Secretary or agency head revoke the designation, or if the designee leaves employment with the agency or department, the Secretary or agency head shall serve as the Department or agency representative until a new designee is identified to the Executive Director.
G. This Executive Order is not intended to and will not alter in any way the rights and obligations of the State collective bargaining process as established in State Personnel and Pensions Article, Section  3-501 and Section  3-502.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 01 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle 01 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Chapter 01.01 - Executive Orders › Section 01.01.2008.03 - State Employee Risk Management Administration

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A. Program Established. There is a State Employee Risk Management Administration (SERMA) established that addresses workplace safety and workers' compensation risk management and loss control throughout Maryland State government. It shall have the following structure:
(1) SERMA is administered by the Injured Workers' Insurance Fund (IWIF), an independent State agency, as required by the Claims Administration Services Agreement between the Board of Commissioners of the Injured Workers' Insurance Fund and the State Board of Public Works.
(2) IWIF shall coordinate the administration of the SERMA program with the oversight of the Office of the Governor, and as needed with the State Treasurer as the Claims Administration Services Agreement administrator.
(3) IWIF shall compile, maintain, and make available as allowed by law all claims information on their Workers' Compensation database to carry out the intent of this Executive Order and provide reporting to support StateStat initiatives.
(4) IWIF shall house a unit of SERMA Risk Management Consultants, dedicated to the State to provide occupational and safety consultative services as described in Section C.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 01 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle 01 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Chapter 01.01 - Executive Orders › Section 01.01.2008.07 - The Maryland Statewide Communications Interoperability Program

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A. Maryland Statewide Communications Interoperability Program. There is a Maryland Statewide Communications Interoperability Program (MSCIP) to strengthen public safety communications interoperability throughout the State.
B. State Interoperability Director.
(1) There is a State Interoperability Director.
(2) The Director shall be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the Governor.
(3) The Director shall report to, and be supervised by, the Superintendent of the Maryland State Police.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 01 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle 01 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Chapter 01.01 - Executive Orders › Section 01.01.2008.10 - Maryland Partnership for Children in Nature (Amends Executive Order 01.01.2008.06)

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A. Established. There is a Maryland Partnership for Children in Nature (The Partnership) to promote outdoor experiential activities and environmental education for Maryland's young people and to build a coalition of ongoing support for these endeavors.
B. Membership. The Partnership shall include the following members:
(1) The Secretary of Natural Resources, or the Secretary's designee;
(2) The Superintendent of the State Department of Education, or the Superintendent's designee;
(3) One representative of the Chesapeake Bay Trust;
(4) Two representatives of non-profit organizations dedicated to environmental education;
(5) One representative of the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education;
(6) One representative of a Parent Teacher Organization
(7) Two representatives of local governments that have demonstrated leadership in sustainable development practices;
(8) One representative (teacher or principal) from a Maryland Green School that has completed a Schoolyard Habitat project;
(9) One outdoor school principal;
(10) One school superintendent;
(11) One environmental education teacher;
(12) Two representatives of urban youth-based organizations;
(13) One representative of the Maryland Recreation and Parks Association;
(14) One representative of the pediatric medical field;
(15) A former member of the Task Force on Minority Participation in the Environmental Community;
(16) Two representatives of the business community with demonstrated leadership in supporting children in nature; and
(17) One representative of the National Wildlife Federation.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 01 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle 01 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Chapter 01.01 - Executive Orders › Section 01.01.2009.07 - Governor's Commission on African Affairs

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A. There is a Governor's Commission on African Affairs in the Governor's Office of Community Initiatives.
B. Membership.
(1) The Commission shall consist of twenty-one voting members appointed by the Governor. The members appointed by the Governor shall reflect the diverse ancestry and national origins of the African community of Maryland, shall provide representation from different geographic regions in the State, and may also include experts on issues important to the State's African community.
(2) Members shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor for up to two consecutive four year terms.
(3) The Governor shall designate a Chairperson from among the members of the Commission. The Chairperson shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
(4) In the event of a vacancy on the Commission, the Governor shall appoint a successor.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 01 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle 01 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Chapter 01.01 - Executive Orders › Section 01.01.2009.08 - "Be a Driving Force for Safety" Program for State Employees

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A. There is a "Be a Driving Force for Safety" Program for State employees.
B. Procedures.
(1) Each Secretary or Head of an Executive Branch agency shall identify and task an appropriate individual to implement the Program within the agency.
(2) Each Executive Branch agency shall:
(a) Encourage all State employees who drive fleet vehicles to take the "Driving Improvement Program," an e-learning application on safe driving skills;
(b) Encourage all employees to comply with current seatbelt use laws;
(c) Participate in National Drive Safely Work Week activities each October and other educational opportunities throughout the year; and
(d) Support the Program with internal e-mails, poster placement, and other appropriate communication methods.
(3) The Department of Budget and Management shall, subject to applicable legal requirements, issue a hands-free cell use policy for drivers of State vehicles. The policy shall prohibit hand-held cell phone use while driving, except in cases of emergency. The policy shall not apply to law enforcement officers or operators of authorized emergency vehicles.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 01 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle 01 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Chapter 01.01 - Executive Orders › Section 01.01.2009.09 - The Joint Enforcement Task Force on Workplace Fraud

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A. There is a Joint Enforcement Task Force on Workplace Fraud (Task Force).
B. For purposes of this Executive Order, "workplace fraud" means an employer's failure to properly classify an individual as an employee in violation of applicable law.
C. The Task Force shall consist of:
(1) The Secretary of Labor, Licensing and Regulation or the Secretary's designee;
(2) The Attorney General or the Attorney General's designee;
(3) The Comptroller or the Comptroller's designee;
(4) The Chair of the Workers' Compensation Commission or the Chair's designee;
(5) The Insurance Commissioner or the Commissioner's designee;
(6) The Commissioner of Labor and Industry or the Commissioner's designee; and
(7) The Assistant Secretary for the Division of Unemployment Insurance or the Assistant Secretary's designee.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 01 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle 01 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Chapter 01.01 - Executive Orders › Section 01.01.2009.10 - Maryland Disability History and Awareness Month

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A. State of Maryland Executive Branch agencies shall annually observe October as Disability History and Awareness Month.
B. The Department of Disabilities shall take steps to increase public awareness of the history of disabilities and the disability rights movement, including the following:
(1) Collaborate with other State agencies that serve people with disabilities to coordinate activities and events throughout the State which draw attention to and increase public awareness of the history of disabilities and the disability rights movement;
(2) Promote and foster activities around the State that are sponsored by other State departments or other organizations, consistent with the goals of Disability History and Awareness Month; and
(3) Provide information and other assistance to the State of Maryland Executive Branch agencies, the Maryland State Department of Education, the University System of Maryland, Morgan State University, Saint Mary's College of Maryland, the sixteen public community colleges, and local governments in meeting the goals of this Executive Order.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 01 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle 01 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Chapter 01.01 - Executive Orders › Section 01.01.2009.12 - Locating State Facilities To Stimulate Transit- Oriented Development

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A. It is a policy of the State of Maryland to locate State office or laboratory space within a half-mile radius of transit stations at a transit-oriented development whenever appropriate and feasible without diminishing the accessibility of services to the citizens of the State.
B. Definitions.
(1) "Fixed guideway transit station" means a passenger boarding and alighting location of a public transportation facility using and occupying a dedicated right-of-way or rail for the use of public transportation and other high occupancy vehicles.
(2) "Transit-accessible site" means property, any part of which is located within one-half mile of a planned or existing fixed guideway transit station.
(3) "Transit-oriented development" has the meaning defined under Section  7-101 of the Transportation Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
(4) "Transit evaluation factor" means the evaluation points or weight given in a State lease or property acquisition solicitation to proposed sites located within a transit-accessible site or transit-oriented development.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 01 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle 01 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Chapter 01.01 - Executive Orders › Section 01.01.2009.13 - Governor's Commission on Suicide Prevention

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A. There is a Maryland Commission on Suicide Prevention.
B.
(1) Membership. The Commission consists of the following voting members:
(a) One member of the Maryland Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate;
(b) One member of the Maryland House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates;
(c) The Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene, or the Secretary's designee;
(d) The Deputy Secretary of Behavioral Health, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, or the Deputy Secretary's designee;
(e) The Deputy Secretary of Public Health Services, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, or the Deputy Secretary's designee;
(f) The Secretary of the State Department of Education, or the Secretary's designee;
(g) The Secretary of the Department of Juvenile Services, or the Secretary's designee;
(h) The Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, or the Secretary's designee;
(i) The Secretary of the Department of Aging, or the Secretary's designee;
(j) The Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, or the Secretary's designee;
(k) The Executive Director of the Governor's Office for Children, or the Executive Director's designee;
(l) The Secretary of the Department of Disabilities, or the Secretary's designee;
(m) One representative of the Mental Health Association of Maryland;
(n) One representative of the National Organization for People of Color Against Suicide;
(o) One representative of the Maryland Addictions Directors Council;
(p) One representative of the faith community;
(q) One representative of the academic community;
(r) One representative of a suicide prevention group;
(s) One veteran;
(t) One family member of an individual who completed suicide; and
(u) One local health officer.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 01 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle 01 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Chapter 01.01 - Executive Orders › Section 01.01.2009.18 - Maryland Alcohol Safety Action Program Committee

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A. Established. There is a Maryland Alcohol Safety Action Program Committee. The Committee's mission is to develop a Maryland Alcohol Safety Action Program (MASAP).
B. Membership.
(1) The Committee shall consist of the following members:
(a) One member of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House;
(b) One member of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate;
(c) Two members of the Department of Transportation, one from the Motor Vehicle Administration and one from the State Highway Administration, both appointed by the Secretary of the Department of Transportation;
(d) A representative of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, appointed by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene;
(e) A representative of the Division of Parole and Probation, appointed by the Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services;
(f) A representative from the Maryland District Court, appointed by the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals of Maryland;
(g) A representative of the Department of State Police, appointed by the Superintendent of State Police;
(h) Two local health department officers, one from a rural jurisdiction and one from an urban jurisdiction, to be appointed by the Maryland Association of County Health Officers;
(i) A representative from the Maryland Chiefs of Police Association;
(j) A representative from the Maryland Sheriffs' Association;
(k) Two experts in the treatment of individuals with alcohol-abuse problems, appointed by the Governor;
(l) A representative of the Maryland State's Attorneys' Association; and
(m) A representative of the Maryland Office of the Public Defender.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 01 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle 01 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Chapter 01.01 - Executive Orders › Section 01.01.2010.09 - The Maryland State Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children

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A. Established. There is the Maryland State Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children (the Council), as required by Chapters 501 and 502 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2009 - Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. The Council enables Maryland State agencies to collaborate and coordinate with other member states of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children (the Compact), the Interstate Commission on Educational Opportunity for Military Children (the Interstate Commission), local education agencies, and military installations to ensure a smooth transition of children of military families both in and out of Maryland schools.
B. Membership. The Council includes the following members:
(1) The State Superintendent of Schools;
(2) A Superintendent of a school district with a high concentration of military children;
(3) A representative of a military installation;
(4) A representative of the Executive Branch;
(5) A representative of a military family;
(6) A representative of school based personnel responsible for managing the transition of military children into and out of the school system;
(7) One member of the Maryland Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate;
(8) One member of the Maryland House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates; and
(9) Representatives of other offices and stakeholder groups the Council deems appropriate.
(10) The Compact Commissioner responsible for the administration and management of the State's participation in the Compact, and the Military Family Education Liaison are ex officio, voting members of the Council and serve at the pleasure of their appointing authority.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 01 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle 01 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Chapter 01.01 - Executive Orders › Section 01.01.2010.10 - State Coordinating Committee for Human Services Transportation

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A. Established. There is a State Coordinating Committee for Human Services Transportation (Committee).
B. Definitions. As used in this Executive Order, the following terms have the following meanings:
(1) The term "agency" means an executive department, agency or office of the State of Maryland.
(2) The term "transportation-disadvantaged" means a person who qualifies for federally conducted or federally assisted transportation-related programs or services, as implemented and coordinated by a Maryland State agency, due to disability, income, or advanced age. This term is directly connected with the definition provided in the Presidential Executive Order on Human Services Transportation Coordination dated February 24, 2004 and mirrors any subsequent federal interpretation of the definition.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 01 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle 01 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Chapter 01.01 - Executive Orders › Section 01.01.2010.13 - Governor's Commission on Small Business

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A. There is a Governor's Commission on Small Business (the Commission).
B. Membership.The Commission shall consist of the following voting members:
(1) Two members of the Maryland Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate;
(2) Two members of the Maryland House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates;
(3) Seventeen members appointed by the Governor representing small businesses.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 01 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle 01 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Chapter 01.01 - Executive Orders › Section 01.01.2010.20 - The Maryland Domestic Violence Health Care Screening and Response Initiative

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A. Established.There is a Maryland Domestic Violence Health Care Screening and Response Initiative that will encourage the establishment of local Domestic Violence Health Care Screening and Response Programs.The initiative will be administered by the Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention in consultation with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission, the Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission and in consultation with associations, coalitions, and programs representing domestic violence service providers, victims, and Maryland hospitals and insurance providers.
B. For the purpose of this Executive Order:
(1) "Department" means the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
(2) "Domestic Violence Program" means a program having a primary purpose of providing comprehensive services to domestic violence victims, including, but not limited to 24-hour hotlines, emergency shelters, crisis and ongoing counseling programs, and victim information and advocacy programs.
(3)) "Health Care Facility" means:
(a) A for-profit or nonprofit health center providing clinically related health services;
(b) A for-profit or nonprofit health clinic providing health services; and
(c) A for-profit or nonprofit hospital providing basic, general or comprehensive clinical health services.
(4) "Office" means the Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention.
(5) "Screening" means the process of assessing patients seeking medical treatment who exhibit symptoms associated with intimate partner violence.Screening may also include general questions to all patients to determine their level of risk for intimate partner violence.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 01 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle 01 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Chapter 01.01 - Executive Orders › Section 01.01.2010.21 - Maryland Warrior to Worker Initiative

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A. Establishment.There is a Governor's Warrior to Worker Council (Council).
B. Duties.The Council shall:
(1) Advise and assist the Governor and the Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management in establishing a coordinated statewide effort to expand veterans' employment opportunities;
(2) Oversee the implementation of the Warrior to Worker Initiative described in Paragraph E of this Executive Order;
(3) Oversee the development of the Strategic Plans described in Paragraph F of this Executive Order;
(4) Serve as a State forum for promoting veterans' training, education, and employment services in Maryland;
(5) Establish goals and performance measures to assess the effectiveness of the Initiative;
(6) Promote the delivery of the highest quality services to Maryland veterans in the most accessible and efficient manner possible; and
(7) Submit an annual report to the Governor on the activities of the Council and the results of the Initiative.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 01 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle 01 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Chapter 01.01 - Executive Orders › Section 01.01.2011.01 - State Coordination of State Small Business Credit Initiative

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A. The State's Department of Business and Economic Development is designated as the entity responsible for the administration of the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) in the State.
B. The Secretary of Business and Economic Development is designated as the official responsible for signing the application and any agreements required to be signed by the State in connection with the application, approval and administration of the SSBCI, including any requests to modify the application and agreements after execution.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 01 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle 01 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Chapter 01.01 - Executive Orders › Section 01.01.2011.09 - Maryland Health Quality and Cost Council (Rescinds Executive Order 01.01.2007.24)

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A. There shall be a Maryland Health Quality and Cost Council (Council).
B. The Council shall consist of the following members:
(1) The Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene (Secretary); and
(2) Fourteen additional members, to be appointed by the Governor, of which at least twelve shall be representative of the following groups:
(a) Health insurance carriers;
(b) Employers;
(c) Health care providers;
(d) Health care consumers;
(e) Public health experts on the elimination of racial and ethnic disparities; and
(f) Experts in health care quality and cost containment
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 01 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle 01 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Chapter 01.01 - Executive Orders › Section 01.01.2011.12 - Governor's Economic Development and Job Creation Fast Track

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A. In this Executive Order the following words have the meanings indicated.
(1) "Coordinating Committee" means the committee designated by the Governor's Chief of Staff under Section D(2) of this Order to assist in the implementation of this Executive Order.
(2) "Priority Funding Area" has the meaning stated in Title 5, Subtitle 7B of the State Finance and Procurement Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
(3) "Priority Funding Area Exception" means an exception provided for State funding under Sections 5-7 B-05(a) or 5-7B-06(a) of the State Finance and Procurement Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 01 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle 01 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Chapter 01.01 - Executive Orders › Section 01.01.2011.13 - Regional Bomb Squad Readiness and Coordination

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A. The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) within the Maryland Department of State Police, the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), and the Governor's Office of Homeland Security (GOHS) shall continue to coordinate with the State's federally accredited local bomb squads in order to provide safe, immediate, and effective responses to bomb threats throughout all regions of the State.
B. In their coordination with the State's accredited local bomb squads, the OSFM, MEMA and GOHS shall focus on establishing and promoting:
(1) Mutual aid among Maryland's accredited bomb squads to ensue effective bomb squad response statewide;
(2) A regional response plan to ensure bomb squad readiness and coordination throughout the State;
(3) Joint training exercises across jurisdictions and disciplines, including law enforcement; and
(4) Mechanisms for sharing and analyzing performance data.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 01 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle 01 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Chapter 01.01 - Executive Orders › Section 01.01.2012.01 - Recognition of the Maryland Indian Status of the Piscataway Conoy Tribe

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A. The State formally recognizes the Piscataway Conoy Tribe's Maryland Indian status.
B. The Piscataway Conoy Tribe and its members shall be accorded all the rights and privileges to which formal State recognition of the Tribe's Maryland Indian status entitles them.
C. This Executive Order should not be interpreted as creating any rights to land, entitlements of any kind, or any special privileges related to gaming.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 01 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle 01 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Chapter 01.01 - Executive Orders › Section 01.01.2012.02 - Recognition of the Maryland Indian Status of the Piscataway Indian Nation

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A. The State formally recognizes the Piscataway Indian Nation's Maryland Indian status.
B. The Piscataway Indian Nation and its members shall be accorded all the rights and privileges to which formal State recognition of the Nation's Maryland Indian status entitles them.
C. This Executive Order should not be interpreted as creating any rights to land, entitlements of any kind, or any special privileges related to gaming.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 01 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle 01 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Chapter 01.01 - Executive Orders › Section 01.01.2012.03 - State Law Enforcement Coordinating Council

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A. Established. There is a State Law Enforcement Coordinating Council (Council).
B. Membership.
(1) The Council shall include the following State law enforcement agencies (member agencies):
(a) State Police;
(b) The Maryland Transportation Authority Police;
(c) Mass Transit Administration Police;
(d) The Natural Resources Police;
(e) University of Maryland Department of Public Safety, and all police departments of the constituent institutions of the University System of Maryland listed in Section  12-101(b)(5)  of the Education Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland;
(f) The Morgan State University Police Force; and
(g) Maryland Capitol Police.