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The Governor is Commander-in-Chief of the military forces of the State — i.e. the National Guard — except when such forces are called into the national service. If the National Guard is thus called, he may establish a State Guard. The Governor appoints all military and civil officers of the State subject to the ad- vice and consent of the Senate, except when the election or appointment of such officer is otherwise provided for In addition to appointing the heads of major departments, boards, and commissions of the State Government, the Governor appoints certain boards and com- missions in each county and the City of Baltimore as is provided by law. The Governor also commissions Justices of the Peace and Notaries Public and appoints persons to un- expired terms of the offices of Attorney General, Comptroller, Treasurer, and members of the General Assembly. Any officer appointed by the Governor, excepting members of the General Assembly, shall be removable by him for cause. The Governor may grant executive clemency, reprieves, or pardons to any person who is a prisoner of the State and may remit any fine or portion thereof to any person who has paid the fine. He may extradite prisoners or persons wanted by other States upon the presentation of a writ of extradition and may issue a warrant for the arrest of any person so wanted. The Governor may also ask for the return to this State of any prisoner or person of another State wanted for the violation of the laws of Maryland (II, 20). Staff: 78.
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