Maryland State Government Section 2-1204

      The Executive Director, under the direction of the President and the Speaker, shall:

            (1)      oversee the activities of the Department to ensure that its functions are performed correctly, efficiently, and in a timely and nonpartisan manner;

            (2)      coordinate the activities of the components of the Department to maximize cooperation among the Department's employees and achieve the greatest efficiency in the use of personnel and other resources;

            (3)      prepare the annual budget for the Department after consultation with the office directors;

            (4)      conduct an annual evaluation of the performance of each office director and the Legislative Auditor;

            (5)      communicate the opinions, needs, and concerns of the Department's employees to the President and the Speaker; and

            (6)      perform any other function required by the President and the Speaker.