THE SECRETARY

The Secretary is chief executive officer of the
Department and is appointed by the Governor
with the advice and consent of the Senate. The
Secretary sets policy, promulgates rules and regu-
lations, and determines the strategies necessary to
efficiently and effectively fulfill the Department's
mandate. The Secretary is responsible for the
budget of the Department and for the budgets of
the boards, commissions, and offices that are under
the Department's jurisdiction.

The Secretary is assisted in the administration of
the Department by the Deputy Secretary, three
Assistant Secretaries, and four staff support units:
Principal Counsel, Equal Opportunity, Manage-
ment Information Systems, and Government and
Community Relations.

OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT AND
COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Luther W. Stames, Director

1100 N. Eutaw St.
Baltimore 21201 Telephone: 383^796

The Office of Government and Community
Relations serves as the liaison between the Depart-
ment and the public, the General Assembly, and
the U.S. Congress. The Office promotes employ-
ment and training services in the State, and
provides information regarding these services. In
addition, the Office coordinates the Department's

legislative activities, responds to constituent re-
quests, and produces and distributes Departmental
publications.

OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION

Joseph D. Burruss, Jr., Assistant Secretary
Henry P. Hammann, Director

1100 N. Eutaw St.
Baltimore 21201 Telephone: 383-4515

The Office of Administration directs, coordi-
nates, and evaluates delivery of administrative
services throughout the Department. Its primary
functions are to administer budgeting, finance, and
procurement procedures; maintain office facilities,
equipment, and security; provide technical experi-
ence to recruit, classify, train, and counsel employ-
ees; and collect, analyze, and disseminate labor
market information.

The Office consists of four divisions: Budget and
Finance, General Services, Personnel, and Re-
search and Analysis.

JOB TRAINING AND PLACEMENT
ADMINISTRATION

James E. Callahan, Assistant Secretary

1123 N. Eutaw St.
Baltimore 21201 Telephone: 383-5107
Jobs Hotline: 1-800-422-JOBS