OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
The Secretary of Economic and Employment
Development is chief executive officer of the De-
partment and is appointed by the Governor with
Senate advice and consent. The Secretary sets pol-
icy, promulgates rules and regulations, and deter-
mines the strategies necessary to fulfill the
Department's mandate. The Secretary is responsi-
ble for the budget of the Department and for the
budgets of the boards, commissions, and offices
under the Department's jurisdiction.
The Secretary is assisted in the administration of
the Department by the Deputy Secretary. The Dep-
uty Secretary is appointed by the Secretary with the
approval of the Governor.
OFFICE OF RESEARCH
Robert N. Schoeplein, Director
217 E. Redwood St.
Baltimore, MD 21202 333-6947
The Office of Research provides analytical sup-
port for Departmental economic policy-making
and economic development planning. It prepares
detailed analyses of current issues affecting the
Maryland economy. It also collects and maintains a
data base for research needs of the Department,
other government agencies, and the private sector.
The Office represents the Department on numerous
statewide committees and task forces and prepares,
and in some cases presents, testimony on behalf of
the Department.
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Primarily, the Office studies the performance of
the State's economy in order to provide quantitative
and analytical bases for economic policy-making.
The Office conducts research for divisions within
the Department and, in compiling technical data,
functions as a statewide information center for
Maryland socio-economic and demographic data.
It serves as a major transmittal point between State
government and data sources, which include the
U.S. Bureau of the Census, the U.S. Department
of Commerce, the Federal Reserve Districts, trade
associations, nonprofit organizations, and various
State and local organizations. The Office also com-
piles data specifically oriented toward business, in-
dustry, and the general public and prepares a
monthly series of economic indicators.
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION
Joseph D. Burruss, Assistant Secretary
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Baltimore, MD 21201 333-7915
The Division of Administration was created with
the formation of the Department of Economic and
Employment Development in 1987. The Division
provides advice, guidance, and technical support on
administrative management to senior program di-
rectors and agencies of the Department. It bears
prime responsibility for developing Departmental
budget proposals and projections.
The Division maintains fund accounts, adminis-
ters personnel matters, and purchases and procures
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