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62 MARYLAND MANUAL also seeks to assist, develop and conduct programs of consumer edu- cation and information through publications and other informational and educational materials prepared for dissemination to the consum- ing public. The Division also undertakes activities to encourage busi- ness and industry to maintain high standards of honesty, fair business practices and public responsibility "in the production, promotion, and sale of consumer goods and services" (Code 1957, 1965 Kepi. Vol., 1967 Supp. Art. 83, sees. 19-27). Appropriations 1969 1970 General Funds $752,820 $867,999 Staff: 55. PERMANENT COMMISSION ON MUNICIPAL COURTS Chairman: Howard G. Bregel Suite 2200, Arlington Building, Baltimore 21201 Telephone: 639-2744 The Governor appointed this twenty-nine man Commission in 1959 to study the Municipal Court System of Baltimore City. The Commis- sion, as a result of its deliberations, prepared the necessary legislation which, after many years of opposition; was finally passed as an admin- istrative measure. In 1968, the Municipal Court, comprising sixteen full-time judges, all members of the Bar and practicing attorneys before their elevation to the Bench, occupied the new building at Guilford Avenue and Madison Street. This new courthouse and its operations are considered to be one of the most modern and efficient structures in the country. Control of State Employment STATE COMMISSIONER OF PERSONNEL Henry G. Bosz, State Commissioner of Personnel, 1973 Wayne W. Ransom, Assistant to the Commissioner James M. Griffin, Special Assistant for Equal Opportunities Betty W. Klare, Director, Examination Division William H. Schoenhaar, Director of Training Sidney Singer, Director, Administrative Division Robin J. Zee, Director, Classification and Compensation Division Nathan E. Needle, M.D. Medical Director 301 W. Preston Street, Baltimore 21201 Telephone: 383-3010 The State Commissioner of Personnel is the head of the State Merit System, which was established in 1920. The title of State Commis- sioner of Personnel was established by Chapter 310, Acts of 1953. The position had been previously known as the Commissioner of State Employment and Registration (Chapter 41, Acts of 1920). The Com- missioner, who is appointed by the Governor for a six-year term, administers the Merit System Law, and with the approval of the Governor, makes such rules as he deems necessary to carry out the law. Such rules have the force and effect of law. The purpose of the Merit System Law is to provide candidates for appointment to positions in the classified service after determining by practical tests the fitness of such candidates for the positions which they seek, without regard to their political or religious opinions or affiliations. It is also to provide adequate means for the prompt re- |
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