WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor                     Ch. 311

[(h) The exercise or performance of all powers, authority,
duties and functions vested in the Division of Economic
Development, Maryland Industrial Development Financing Authority,
the Community Development Administration, and the Seafood
Marketing Authority and Division of Market Development may be
exercised or performed at any time by the Secretary of Economic
and Community Development as set forth in Article 41 of this
Code, or elsewhere in the laws of this State. The Secretary shall
create a Division of Tourist Development within the Department of
Economic and Community Development to stimulate development of
the tourist business in Maryland. The Division of Tourist
Development shall encourage development of recreational areas and
facilities and encourage tourist business in the State, making
the public aware of the State's historical background and
progress, and generally advertise the State and disseminate
information thereon. The Secretary of Economic and Community
Development, with the approval of the Governor, shall appoint a
Director of the Division of Tourist Development. The position of
Director shall not be subject to the provisions of Article 64A of
this Code, but once appointed he shall hold office at the
Secretary's pleasure. He may be removed by the Secretary of
Economic and Community Development, with the approval of the
Governor. Any such removal by the Secretary shall be final and
not subject to any appeal. The Director of the Division of
Tourist Development shall operate the Division of Tourist
Development under the direction of the Secretary in accordance
with the provisions of this subtitle. The Director of the
Division of Tourist Development shall receive such salary and
have such deputies, assistants, employees, and professional
consultants as provided in the State budget.]

SUBTITLE 1. DIVISION ESTABLISHED

4-101.

THERE IS A DIVISION OF TOURISM AND PROMOTION WITHIN THE
DEPARTMENT.

4-102.

(A) (1) WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE GOVERNOR, THE SECRETARY
SHALL APPOINT A DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF TOURISM AND
PROMOTION.

(2)  THE DIRECTOR SHALL HOLD OFFICE AT THE SECRETARY'S
PLEASURE.

(3)  WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE GOVERNOR, THE DIRECTOR
MAY BE REMOVED BY THE SECRETARY.

(4)  ANY SUCH REMOVAL BY THE SECRETARY IS FINAL AND IS
NOT SUBJECT TO ANY APPEAL.

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