with the Division of State and Local Cooperation of the National De-
fense Advisory Commission, the two bodies jointly deciding on a pro-
gram in all matters requiring State action.

MARYLAND TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Executive Department
Annapolis, Maryland

(Ch. 274..Acts of 1941)

The Commission shall be composed of not more than eighteen (18)
members to be appointed by the Governor. Terms of members shall
be for six (6) years, but of the members first appointed one-third shall
be designated to hold office for two years, one-third for four years,
and one-third for six years, from June 1st, 1941. Members appointed
to fill vancancies occurring during any term shall hold office for the
unexpired portion of the term. The Governor shall designate one
member to act as Chairman. No member shall receive any compensa-
tion for his services. The Commission may adopt rules to govern
its proceedings.

The functions of the Commission shall be to promote traffic safety
on the streets and highways and in other public places throughout
the State of Maryland; to co-ordinate the activities of public and
private agencies interested in or affected by the problems of traffic
safety; and to assist such agencies and to augment their activities
by study, education and information.

To carry out its functions, the Commission may require any State,
County, municipal or other public agency of this State to supply in-
formation and assistance for the Commission in the performance of
its duties; may cooperate with private business, educational and
charitable organizations and private individuals interested in traffic
safety; and may appoint sub-committees in the counties and munici-
palities of the State to assist in its work.

Members of the Commission are:

Name Post Office Term Expires
Governor Herbert R. O'Conor, Honorary Chairman, Annapolis
Isaac S. George, Gn'ral Chairman ..Baltimore ..................1947
Caesar L. Aiello. .............. .Hyattsville ................... 1947
Mrs. Guy R. Clements........... Annapolis ................... 1943
Washington 1. Cleveland. ...... .Kensington ................... 1943
Edwin A. Dempsey. ............ .Towson ......................... 1946
W. Lee Elgin................... Hagprstown ................ 1946
Mrs. Harry L. Harcum. ......... Salisbury ................. .1943
Samuel H. Hoffberger. .......... Baltimore ..................... 1943
Holger Jensen................... Baltimore .................... 1946
A. Burton Metzger. ................ .Baltimore .................... 1947
Col. Beverly Ober. ............. .Baltimore .................. 1947
John R. Sherwood. ............. .Baltimore ................. .1946
Hon. Robert F. Stanton. ........ .Baltimore ................. .1943
Dr. S. S. Steinberg. ............ .College Park .............. .1947
Folsom B. Taylor................ Cumberland ................ 1943
William B. Usilton, 3rd............. Chestertown ....................... 1947
Dr.. Charles J.. Wells. .......... .Baltimore ........................ 1943
Major Ezra B. Whitman........ Baltimore .............. 1946
Edgar R. MeShane

Executive Secretary. .......... .Baltimore .................. 1946