Maryland Code, STATE GOVERNMENT 9-902
Terms Used In Maryland Code, STATE GOVERNMENT 9-902
- 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 - veteran: includes , if the individual is eligible under 38 U. See
(b) The head of the Department is the Secretary of Veterans Affairs who shall be:
(1) a veteran who has an honorable discharge from active service with a uniformed service of the United States; and
(2) appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(c) (1) The Secretary serves at the pleasure of the Governor and is responsible directly to the Governor. The Secretary shall advise the Governor on all matters assigned to the Department and is responsible for carrying out the Governor’s policies on these matters.
(2) The Secretary is responsible for the operation of the Department and shall establish guidelines and procedures to promote the orderly and efficient operation of the Department.
(3) Subject to the provisions of this subtitle, the Secretary may establish, reorganize, or consolidate areas of responsibility in the Department as necessary to fulfill the duties assigned by the Secretary.
(4) The Secretary shall adopt regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.
(d) The Secretary is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.