Maryland Code, CORRECTIONAL SERVICES 3-202
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- Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- state: means :
(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or
(2) the District of Columbia. See
(a) With approval of the Governor and the advice and consent of the Senate, the Secretary shall appoint the Commissioner of Correction.
(b) The Commissioner shall be an individual with maturity and judgment who has:
(1) broad knowledge of correctional facilities and systems; and
(2) knowledge of correctional procedures and methods, correctional theories, institutional operations, and the psychology of inmates.
(c) The Commissioner serves at the pleasure of the Secretary.
(d) Before taking office, the appointee shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.
(e) The Commissioner is entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget.