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The Education Coordinating Committee was
formed in 1976 (Chapter 538, Acts of 1976). The
Committee coordinates the policies and activities of the
State Board of Education, the State Superintendent of
Schools, the Maryland Higher Education Commission,
and the Secretary of Higher Education. The Committee
studies and makes recommendations on policies con-
cerning elementary, secondary or higher education.
The Committee is comprised of eight members.
Three are selected by the president of the State
Board of Education; and three by the chair of the
Maryland Higher Education Commission. Two
serve ex officio (Code Education Article, sees. 24-
101 through 24-107).
TASK FORCE ON
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS
& PARAPROFESSIONALS IN THE
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF MARYLAND
Thoiiia1) R. Hendershor, Esq., Chair
Contact: Renee Spence
c/o State Superintendent of Schools
State Department of Education
200 West Baltimore St.
Baltimore, MD 21201 (410)767-0468
Report to Governor & General Assembly due Dec. 15,
1996.
The Task Force on Educational Assistants and
Paraprofessionals in the Public Schools of Maryland
was created in 1996 (Chapter 332, Acts of 1996).
COMMISSION TO REVISE THE
ELECTION CODE
Appointed hy Governor: not yet appointed
Appointed by Senate President: not yet appointed
Appointed by Senate Minority Leader: not yet
appointed
Appointed by House Speaker: not yet appointed
Appointed by House Minority Leader: not yet
appointed
Contact: William G. Somerville
c/o Dept. of Legislative Reference
Legislative Services Building
90 State Circle
Annapolis, MD 21401 (410)841-3870
Ftwal Report to Governor due Dec. 31, 1997.
The Commission to Revise the Election Code
began in 1996 (Chapter 431, Acts of 1996). The
Commission is to review the Annotated Code of
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Maryland in terms of the elections process (Article
33), the conduct of elections, and the integration
of computer technology into the administration of
elections. In addition, the Commission will review
the selection, operation, and organization of the
State Administrative Board of Election Laws and
the local boards of supervisors of elections (Code
1957, Art. 41, sec. 18-309).
STATE ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD
OF ELECTION LAWS
Gene M. Raynor, State Administrator
of Election Laws
P. O.Box 231
HBladenSt.
Annapolis, MD 21404—0231 (410) 974-3711
fax: (410) 974-2019
Maryland Relay Service: 1-800-735-2258
toll free: 1-800-222-VOTE
BUDGET (CODE DI01, formerly 23.09.01)
FY1994 FYI995 FY1996
Funds (actual) (.u.tlldl) (ipprop)
General $984,613 $1,264,141 $1,348,619
Special $ 1,020
Total Funds $984,613 $1,264,141 $1,349,639
Staff
Authorized 174 . 22 22
Contractual (FTE) 044
Total Staff. 174 26 26
MANDATED REPORTS
Annual Report to General Assembly recommending
changes in flection Code to assure its uniform
administration & improve procedures.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
STATE ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD OF
ELECTION LAWS
Helen L. Koss, Chair, 1999
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent: Tom
E Clarke, Esq ; Michele H Dyson; Linda Bowler Pierson,
David K. Poole, Jr. Terms expire 1999
STATE ADMINISTRATOR OF ELECTION LAWS
Gene M. Raynor, State Administrator
of Election Laws (appointed by Governor), 1999
.............. . (410)974-3711
ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Julian R (Rudy) Manelli, Deputy Administrator
.. . ..... . . . .... (410)974-3711
CANDIDACY & CAMPAIGN FINANCE DIVISION
Rebecca M. Wicklund, Director (410^ 974-3711
Created in 1969, the State Administrative Board
of Election Laws supervises the conduct of voter
registration and elections in Maryland (Chapter
555, Acts of 1969). The Board adopts rules and
regulations to help the boards of supervisors of
elections in each county and Baltimore City with
elections, voting, and voter registration. The Board
reviews, approves, certifies, and decertifies voting
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