DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY, MINES AND WATER RESOURCES
Chapter 508..Acts of 1941.

Director, Edward B. Matthews, Johns Hopkins University..Baltimore
Commission:

Arthur B. Stewart. ............ .1942. ............ Baltimore, Md.
Holmes D. Baker...................... 1946.......................... Frederick, Md.
Harry R. Hall. ................ .1945.. .......... .Hyattsville, Md.
Dr. L. B. Broughton. ............ 1943.......... University of Md.
Joseph C. Lore. ................ .1944........ Solomon's Island, Md.

The Department of Geology, Mines and Water Resources is hereby
created, to supersede the present State Geological and Economic Sur-
vey Advisory Commission, the Bureau of Mines, the Water Front
Commission, and the Water Resources Commission, and take over all
the personnel powers and duties exercised by those agencies. The
Department shall be under the direction of a Commission which shall
consist of five members appointed by the Governor from among the
citizens of the State, with character and ability and active interest
in the proper development, use and conservation of such resources.
The members shall select their own Chairman. Their term of office
shall be five years from June 1, 1941, but of those first appointed one
shall serve for one year, one for two years, one for three years, one
for four years, and one for five years. The members shall receive no
compensation for their services.

The present State Geologist shall become Director of the Depart-
ment, but upon his death, removal or resignation the Director shall
be appointed by the Commission in accordance with the Merit System.

There shall also be attached to said Department a Bureau of Mines,
headed by a Chief Mine Engineer, who shall have charge of the ac-
tivities of that Department.

The Commission shall exercise general supervision over all matters
pertaining to:

1. The conduct of topographic, geologic, hydrographic, and magnet-
ic surveys.

2. The preparation of topographic, geologic and other types of
maps to meet specific needs.

3. The preparation of reports on the extent and character of the
State's mineral and water resources

4. The inspection, sanitation, ventilation, and safe-guarding of mine
operations.

5. The examination of applicants for certificates of competency as
mine foremen, assistant mine formen, and fire bosses.

6. The control, as far as practicable, of the appropriation or use of
surface and underground waters of the State, and the control
of the construction and repairs of reservoirs, dams and water-
way obstructions.

7. The investigation and recommendation of plans and policies for
the protection of the waterfront and waterways of the State
against erosion, and the cooperation necessary for carrying into