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258 MARYLAND MANUAL required for coverage under the Fair Employment Law was reduced from 25 to 15 and other changes were made to conform more closely with the Federal Laws, and sex and marital status were added to the law to provide protection to these classes in matters regarding housing finance discrimination. The Commission formulates general policy and direction, acts upon programs and administrative proposals, conducts public meetings and promotes Commission community presence and assistance. Through its staff, the Commission receives, investigates, and mediates com- plaints which allege violation of these laws. The Commission has the power to conduct public hearings, administer oaths, issue subpoenas, and to compel the attendance, the testimony of witnesses, the produc- tion of books, papers, records, and documents relevant or necessary for proceeding under these laws and to dismiss complaints where evidence shows an absence of discriminatory acts or, issue a Cease and Desist Order if evidence shows that a respondent has engaged in a dis- criminatory act. The Commission submits an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly together with recommendations, if any, for addi- tional legislation (Code 1957, 1968 Kepi. Vol., 1972 Supp., Art. 49B, sees. 1-3,1-28). Appropriations 1973 1974 General Funds ................. $561,099 $683,848 Federal Funds ................. 91,127 89,003 Totals ................... $652,226 $672,851 Staff- 1973.50- Staff: 1974 50 GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE Chairman: Michael S. Silver Milton B. Allen, George R. Aud, R. Charles Avara, Jack F. Browning, Francis B. Burch, Leighton V. Dudley, James H. Edwards, Ellison W. Ensor, Dulany Foster, John J. Garrity, William W. Greenhaigh, Robert Hilson, Gary Huddles, James Jordan, Colonel Robert J. Lally, Arthur A. Marshall, Jr., Alan H. Murrell, Robert C. Murphy, Brig. Gen. William U. Ogletree, Donald D. Pomerleau, George B. Rasin, Jr,, James A. Sensen- baugh, Colonel Thomas S. Smith, Roy N. Staten, Robert F. Sweeney, Edwin Tully, Henry P. Turner, Fred L. Wineland. Richard C. Wertz, Executive Director Executive Plaza One, Suite 302, Cockeysville 21030 Telephone: 666-9610 The Governor originally appointed this Commission in 1967 to re- place the Commision on Crime and Delinquency. The present Com- mission, appointed in 1969, is composed of twenty-six elected and appointed officials, law enforcement professional and citizens with knowledge and interest in law enforcement and justice, representing all segments of the criminal justice system. The Commission is the State agency responsible for law enforce- ment, criminal justice, and crime prevention planning in Maryland. The Commission also administers the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act. Under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act the Commission is responsible for developing a comprehensive |
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