STATE FUEL COORDINATOR.

Walter N. Ruth, Coordinator
Robert S. Castle, Executive Assistant
312 Tower Building, Baltimore 2 Telephone: Plaza 1830.

The Office of State Fuel Coordinator was established in January.
1948 at the direction of the Governor for the purpose of insuring an
adequate supply of fuel for residential users during the critical heat-
ing period by coordinating fuel deliveries of the various fuel oil com-
panies and distributors. The Fuel Coordinator and four regional fuel
coordinators were appointed by the Governor. An Industry Advisory
committee composed of representatives of the oil industry and the Oil
Heat Association was formed for the purpose of advising and counsel-
ing the State Fuel Coordinator. Regional Offices of the Coordinator
were established at the following locations:
Hagerstown: J. B. Misch, Regional Coordinator
Rockville: J. Vaughn Smith, Regional Coordinator
Prince Frederick: John D. Gray, Regional Coordinator
Salisbury: Fred P. Adkins, Regional Coordinator.

Appropriations: 1948 1949.

Emergency Funds $16,000
Staff: 3..

STATE ROADS COMMISSION.

Chairman: Robert M. Reindollar
Russell H. McCain, Joseph M. George
Lamar H. Stewart, Secretary
William F. Childs, Jr., Chief Engineer
William A. Codd, Chief Auditor.

Robert E. Clapp, Special Assistant to the Attorney
General.

108 E. Lexington Street, Baltimore 2 Telephone: Lexington 4370.

The State Roads Commission was established in 1908 succeeding to
the highway survey functions of the Maryland Geological and Eco-
nomic Survey. The Commission consists of three members, appointed
by, and holding office at the pleasure of, the Governor. One of the
members must be a resident of the Eastern Shore, one a resident of
the Western Shore, and one a resident of Baltimore City, or a person
who, at the time of his appointment and for a period of at least two
years prior thereto, has continuously had his principal place of busi-
ness, or employment or professional activity in Baltimore City. At least
one member must be affiliated with one of the two leading political
parties different from that to which the Governor belongs (Code 1947
Supp. Art. 89B, sec. 1)..

The State Roads Commission has jurisdiction over the construction,
maintenance and administration of the State highway system; and
in addition, maintains, constructs, or reconstructs the road systems
of eleven of the twenty-three counties of the State. It is responsible
for the making of preliminary surveys and plans for the construction
of any proposed highway, making anal reviews of those plans and
making necessary recommendation for the specification and special.