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Terms Used In Maryland Code, STATE GOVERNMENT 9-1603

  • 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.
  • state: means :

    (1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or

    (2) the District of Columbia. See
(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.