and commissions. The Office includes four divi-
sions: Governmental Relations, Public Relations,
Volunteer Services, and Appointments.
Division of Governmental Relations
William Don-ill, Acting Chief
Telephone: 225-6480
The Division of Governmental Relations con-
ducts legislative liaison between the Department
and the General Assembly, and the U.S. Con-
gress, and evaluates pending legislation that af-
fects Departmental activities. The Division also
maintains pertinent legal data on health legisla-
tion and helps develop, coordinate, and present
Departmental initiatives and responses associated
with the legislative process.
Division of Public Relations
Viola Lewis, Acting Chief Telephone: 225-6490
The Division directs public affairs activities of
the Department and coordinates them with appro-
priate departmental officials and local health of-
ficers. The Division also arranges special events
and disseminates employee information.
Division of Appointments
Roslyn P. Goldner, Chief Telephone: 225-6485
Nominations and recommendations for mem-
bership on Department boards and commissions
are coordinated by this division for approval by
the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene and
by the Governor, as appropriate.
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Michael R. Carter, Director
201 W. Preston St.
Baltimore 21201 Telephone; 225-6600
Under Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act
of 1964, the Office of Community Relations is re-
sponsible for Department minority community re-
lations activities. It ensures that equal em-
ployment opportunity is provided in accordance
with State and federal directives.
OFFICE OF PLANNING
Elizabeth G. Bamard, Director
201 W. Preston St.
Baltimore 21201 Telephone: 225-6816
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The Office of Planning is responsible for several
Department-wide planning and coordination func-
tions. The director and staff prepare the Depart-
ment's annual Executive Plan, the Five-Year Cap-
ital Improvement Plan, the Master Facilities Plan,
and twenty-seven individual facility plans. The
Office directs development of the annual Opera-
tional Plan and monitors its implementation
throughout the year. The Office also coordinates
the Department's capital budget, real estate trans-
actions, and bond bill submission. Internal poli-
cies and procedures are developed and prom-
ulgated through the Office. The director and staff
also carry out special studies requested by the Sec-
retary of Health and Mental Hygiene or the legis-
lature.
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT
ANALYSIS
Alan Baker, Acting Chief Telephone: 225-6061
The Office of Management Analysis is responsi-
ble for initiating management strategies to in-
crease federal or other non-state collections (pay-
ments for medical services). The Office conducts
management studies in areas such as organization-
al alignment, problem resolution, intra-depart-
mental coordination, and sound management
practice.
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL PLANNING
Richard J. Bandelin, Director
201 W. Preston St.
Baltimore 21201 Telephone: 225-6064
The Office of Financial Planning monitors and
controls all financial issues, including liaison with
the Department of Budget and Fiscal Planning
and the General Assembly. The Office oversees
budget preparation and review, expenditure man-
agement, funding enhancement, and management
analysis.
DIVISION OF BUDGET
MANAGEMENT
James P. Johnson, Chief
Telephone: 225-6061
The Division of Budget Management is respon-
sible for budget preparation and review, and ex-
penditure management. The Division coordinates
all federal fund activities, including applications
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