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training (EEO/Sexual Harassment Training; per-
sonnel rules and regulations, and grievance proce-
dure training). They also include apprenticeship,
out-service training program administration, and
employee assistance program services.

SOCIAL SECURITY DIVISION

The Social Security Division is charged with
the administration of Section 218 of the Social Se-
curity Act in accordance with the State's agree-
ment of December 3, 1951, with the U. S. De-
partment of Health, Education and Welfare, now
known as the U. S. Department of Health and
Human Services. The Division serves as the State
agent in all matters pertaining to social security
coverage.

THE STATE ACCIDENT FUND

Commissioners
Chairperson: Paul E. Gaeng, 1986
Vice-Chairperson: Paul T. O'Malley, 1985
Secretary: Margaret A. Bames, 1984

William E. Claridge, 1983; Richard K. Coggins,
1983; Simon F. McHugh, Jr., 1983; John
Howard Burbage, 1987.

Donald W. Potter, Superintendent

8722 Loch Raven Blvd.
Baltimore 21204 Telephone: 321-3993

Originally part of the State Industrial Accident
Commission, the State Accident Fund was
established as a separate agency by Chapter 504,
Acts of 1941 (Code 1957, Art. 101, secs. 70-84).
The Fund insures those employers who are un-
able or elect not to obtain insurance from private
carriers, and who are not self-insurers. The Fund
is also the Workmen's Compensation Insurance
carrier for all State employees.

The Fund is directed by seven commissioners
appointed by the Secretary of Personnel with the
approval of the Governor for five-year terms,
with at least one term expiring each year. The
Board elects its officers annually.

Through the Fund, employers carry insurance
for the payment of claims that may arise from ac-

cidents and injuries to their employees as allowed
under Article 101 of the Annotated Code of Mary-
land (Workmen's Compensation Law). All ex-
penses of the Fund are paid out of income from
premiums paid and interest on Fund investments.
The State Treasury is prepaid for operating ex-
penses of the Fund (Code 1957, Art. 101, secs.
70-71).

MARYLAND STATE EMPLOYEES
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN

Board of Trustees

Chairperson: Dr. H. Louis Stettler III, Secretary
of Budget and Fiscal Planning

Theodore E. Thornton, Sr., Secretary of Person-
nel; Yovonda D. Brooks, 1983; Harold Gor-
don, President. Maryland Classified Employees
Association, 1983; William S. Hudson, Jr., Pres-
ident. MSEC-AFSCME, AFL-CIO, 1983; Edwin
S. Crawford, 1984; Joseph H. Langhirt, 1984.

James F. Truitt, Jr., Counsel
Leo E. Berger, Secretary

301 West Preston Street
Baltimore 21201 Telephone: 383-4987

The Maryland State Employees Deferred Com-
pensation Plan was established by Chapter 433,
Acts of 1974. The Board of Trustees was created
by Executive Order on August 15, 1974, and al-
tered by Chapter 818, Acts of 1980, and Chapter
627, Acts of 1982. The Board consists of seven
members appointed by the Governor. At least
two members must have experience with deferred
compensation plans and two must be employees
of the State of Maryland. Members serve two-
year terms. The Governor designates the
chairperson.

The Plan develops a deferred compensation
plan for State employees that meets the criteria
for approval by the U.S. Internal Revenue Ser-
vice. The Plan allows employees to set aside a
portion of their earnings into a tax-sheltered sav-
ings and retirement program. Money invested is
tax free and basically allows employees to defer
present income for long-term savings to supple-
ment retirement and other benefits (Code 1957,
Art. 73B, secs. 66-70).