Maryland State Government Section 9-1603

      (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.