Maryland State Government Section 9-1103

      (a)      (1)      With the approval of the Governor, the Secretary shall appoint a deputy secretary.

            (2)      The deputy secretary:

                  (i)      serves at the pleasure of the Secretary;

                  (ii)      is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget;

                  (iii)      has the duties provided by law or delegated by the Secretary; and

                  (iv)      shall be an individual with a disability, if the Secretary is not an individual with a disability.

      (b)      (1)      In accordance with the State budget, the Secretary may employ a staff.

            (2)      Unless otherwise provided by law, the Secretary shall appoint and remove all other staff in accordance with the provisions of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.

            (3)      The Secretary may review any personnel action taken by any unit in the Department.