XXI

Statements

CONSUMER PROTECTION

LETTER FROM MARYLAND CONSUMERS ASSOCIATION, INC., TO THE
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION COMMISSION

OCTOBER 27, 1966

Mr. John C. Brooks, Executive Director Maryland Constitutional Convention Commission 700 Mercantile Trust Building Baltimore, Maryland 21202 Dear Mr. Brooks: The Maryland Consumers Association, Inc. was established January 11, 1962 and since that time it has been working on various programs designed to protect the interests of the consumers of the State of Maryland. Since your Commission is reviewing the State Constitution at the present time, it is the feeling of our Association that there should be included some provision for the protection of the con-

sumer through the establishment of a Bureau for Consumer Protection. This Bureau would be charged with the responsibility of working with and co- ordinating the activities of the many -groups and organizations now actively working in this area. We will be glad to furnish additional information or provide experienced peo- ple to testify in this area if you will let us know. We sincerely hope that you will let us have your observations at an early date. Sincerely, W. W. FALCK, Secretary-Treasurer

STATEMENT BY MARYLAND COURT CLERKS' ASSOCIATION TO THE
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION COMMISSION

Circuit Court Clerks are one of the original elected constitutional officers of the State of Maryland and traditionally have been the administrative head of our Circuit Courts. The law providing

that the Clerk act in the absence of the Judge in entering up judgments and per- forming other functions indicates the independent responsibility required to properly serve the public. 1179