250V Maryland Manual

817 Silver Spring Ave.
Silver Spring 20910 Telephone: 565-3211

The Commission was originally appointed by the
Governor in 1971 as the Commission on the
Concerns of Spanish-Speaking People. It was re-
named the Governor's Commission on Hispanic
Affairs in 1978.

The Commission advises the Governor, the
General Assembly, and agencies within the Execu-

Defunct Departmental Agencies

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
ADMINISTRATION

Reorganized in October 1982 into the Office of
Community Services (Executive Order
01.01.1982.11).

OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES

Renamed the Community Services Administration
by Chapter 196, Acts of 1984.

live Department on matters relating to the Hispan-
ic peoples of Maryland. It works with the Hispanic
population, community leaders, private groups,
and agencies of State and local government to
serve and represent the State's Hispanic popula-
tion.

The Commission consists of fifteen members
appointed to three-year terms by the Governor and
five ex officio members.

EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
ADMINISTRATION

Abolished by Chapter 64, Acts of 1983.

EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
ADMINISTRATION BOARD OF
APPEALS

Abolished by Chapter 64, Acts of 1983.
BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Abolished by Chapter 421, Acts of 1984.