346/Maryland Manual

UPPER POTOMAC RIVER COMMISSION

Chairperson (appointed by Governor):
John J. McMullen, Jr., 1989

Appointed by Allegany County Board of County
Commissioners: R. Neil Williams, 1989

Appointed by Garrett County Board of County
Commissioners: John Adams, Jr., 1989

Maryland Avenue Extended
Westernport, MD 21562 359-3944

The Upper Potomac River Commission was
established in 1935 (Chapter 409, Acts of 1935).
It supervises the Savage River Dam, which regu-
lates the flow of the Potomac River. The Commis-
sion has jurisdiction over the water resources of
Allegany County and Election District 4 (Bloo-
mington) in Garrett County

The Commission consists of three members ap-
pointed for six-year terms. The Governor appoints
the chairperson, and the Allegany County and Gar-
rett County Boards of County Commissioners each
appoint one member.

DEPUTY SECRETARY

John R. Griffin, Deputy Secretary
974-3043

INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
Meredith Gibbs 974-3705

PUBLICAFEAIRS
Edward Mason 974-3987

CHIEF HEARING EXAMINER
Judith Singleton 974-2661

ADVISORY COUNCIL ON DISABILITIES ISSUES

Chairperson: Howard Nickelson 594-9652
Contact: John R. Griffin 974-3043

The Advisory Council on Disabilities Issues was
formed by the Secretary of Natural Resources in
1985. The Council advises the Department on is-
sues related to the accessibility of Departmental
facilities, programs, activities, and job opportunities
to disabled persons. Council members are ap-
pointed by the Secretary of Natural Resources
(Code Natural Resources Article, sec. l-102(d)).

BOARD OF REVIEW
Chairperson: John W. Neumann, 1990

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of
Natural Resources and Senate advice & consent:
William H. Corkran, Jr., 1988; Edward H.
Higgins, 1989; Lem E. Kirk, 1989; Harriette

McPherson, 1990; David L. Moore, 1990; Phillip
S. Thompson, 1991.

The Board of Review advises the Secretary of
Natural Resources on Department administration
or operations. The Board also hears and determines
appeals from certain decisions of the Secretary of
Natural Resources or any agency of the Depart-
ment. Such appeals concern decisions subject to
judicial review under the Administrative Procedure
Act or other law.

The seven members of the Board are appointed
to three-year terms by the Governor with the advice
of the Secretary and Senate advice and consent. At
least four must be members of the general public.
The Governor designates the chairperson (Code
Natural Resources Article, secs. 1-106,1-107).

ADVISORY BOARD
Chairperson: Erwin C. Hannum

Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources:
Ralph A. Bitely; James B. Coulter; Carlton E. Dize;
Germaine Gallagher; Ralph A. Gray; Jordan L.
Harding; C. Porter Hopkins; John D. Jeffries;
Edward Middleton; Henry Naylor; William H.
Parker; Robert L. Peltzer, Sr.; Larry W. Simns;
Victor P. Skruck, Sr.; Hubert I. Snyder; Dorothy
P. Stancil; R. Thomas Thayer.

In 1969, the Secretary of Natural Resources was
authorized to create an advisory board for the De-
partment (Chapter 154, Acts of 1969). The Secre-
tary determines the size of the Board. Members
represent professional areas or fields of endeavor
with which the Department is concerned (Code
Natural Resources Article, sec. 1-105).

ASSISTANT SECRETARY,
ADMINISTRATION

James W Dunmyer, Assistant Secretary fir
Administration

Tawes State Office Building
580 Taylor Ave.
Annapolis, MD 21401 974-2031

The Assistant Secretary for Administration is
responsible for fiscal and supportive services, infor-
mation management, personnel services, licensing
and consumer services, and audit for the Depart-
ment.

FISCAL AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
Michael H. Lewis, Director 974-3192

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Nelson W. Chadwick, Director 974-2640