Maryland State Government Section 2-1236

      (a)      The head of the Office is the Director, who shall be appointed by the Executive Director, subject to the approval of the President and the Speaker.

      (b)      The Director serves without a fixed term and may be removed by the Executive Director, subject to the approval of the President and the Speaker.

      (c)      The Director is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.

      (d)      Subject to the policies and directives of the President and the Speaker and the overall supervision and control of the Executive Director, the Director shall oversee the operation of the Office.

      (e)      The Director shall serve in a nonpartisan capacity and conduct the affairs of the Office in a nonpartisan manner.

      (f)      In consultation with the Director, the Executive Director shall appoint an appropriate number of qualified individuals to serve in management functions in the Office.

      (g)      The Director shall facilitate the creation and oversee the operation of functional, subject matter, special project, and any other workgroups to achieve maximum cooperation and the greatest efficiency in the use of staff and resources in the Office.