years. All members must be practical electricians of Baltimore City.
The Board examines all persons for certificates of proficiency as
master electrician. No one may install electrical lighting or wiring,
or conductors for electrical light, heat, or power except under the
supervision of a licensed master electrician. The Board also adopts
regulations for placing, installing, and operating electrical wires,
appliances, and apparatus in Baltimore City (Acts 1906, chap. 244;
1949, chap. 671).

Appropriations 1959 1960

Special Funds $9,782 $9,937
Staff: None.

STATE BOARD OF EXAMINING ENGINEERS

Chairman: Roscoe Eminizer, 1961
John L. Lowe, 1961
George D. Shriner, Secretary

301 W. Preston Street, Baltimore I Telephone: Vernon 7-9000

The Board of Examining Engineers, established in 1892, consists of
two members appointed by the Governor for two-year terms. Those
appointed must have had experience operating steam engines, boilers,
and stationary or portable engines. The Board examines applicants
for certificates of proficiency to operate stationary or portable engines
in Baltimore City, and all such certificates must come before the
Board for renewal each year. The Board also periodically inspects all
industries and places of business where licensed engineers are em-
ployed to ensure compliance with the law (Acts 1910, chap. 662).

Appropriations 1959 1960

Special Funds $9,447 $9,638
Staff: 1.

BOARD OF EXAMINING MOVING PICTURE
MACHINE OPERATORS

President: Meyer Leventhal, 1961
Secretary: George H. Douglass, 1961; Treasurer: John Beilin, 1961

301 W. Preston Street, Baltimore I Telephone: Vernon 7-9000

The Board of Examining Moving Picture Machine Operators con-
sists of three members appointed by the Governor for two-year terms.
One member must be from the Maryland Fire Underwriters Rating
Bureau, one must be a licensed moving picture machine operator and a
member of the Moving Picture Operators' Union, and the third must be
an exhibitor licensed to operate motion picture machines. All members
must have had at least three years' experience in this business and
must have resided in Baltimore City for at least two years imme-
diately before their appointments (Act 1949, chap. 216). The Board
examines, licenses, and supervises operators of moving picture
machines in Baltimore City only. Applicants are eligible for exami-
nation after six months work under a licensed operator, and examina-
tions are both written and practical. The Board has power to suspend
and revoke licenses, which must be renewed annually. It must meet
at least once a month.

Appropriations 1959 1960

Special Funds $1,475 $1,395
Staff: None.