422/Maryland Manual
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

Appointed by the Governor with Senate advice
and consent, the Secretary of Personnel heads the
Department. The Secretary establishes guidelines
and procedures for the orderly and efficient ad-
ministration of the Department.
The Secretary carries out the Governor's policies
with respect to personnel and advises the Governor
on all matters assigned to the Department.

STATE EMPLOYEES'HEALTH INSURANCE
ADVISOST COUNCIL

Chairperson: Hilda E. Ford, Secretary of
Personnel

Appointed by Governor (who also designates chair):
Charles L. Benton, Jr., 1991; Louis L. Goldstein,
1991; Sidney A. Green, 1991; Nelson J. Sabatini,
1991; William H. Schoenhaar, 1991; William
Bolander, 1992; Lance R. Corrine, 1992;
Catherine A. Fiddes, 1992; Sara May Gold, 1992;
Patricia B. Hill, 1992; Lt. Johnny Lewis Hughcs,
1992; Charles H. Stansburge III, 1992.

c/o Dept. of Personnel
301 W Preston St.
Baltimore, MD 21201 225-4715

The State Employees' Health Insurance Ad-
visory Council was created in 1985 (Chapter
217, Acts of 1985). The Council advises the
Secretary of Personnel on implementation, main-
tenance, negotiations, and administration of the
State Employees' Health Insurance Program.
The Council also advises the Secretary on the
procedure for soliciting bids from health care
providers for a contract under the Program; what
types of providers should be contracted to pro-
vide health care benefits; and what those benefits
should be.
Appointed by the Governor, the Council con-
sists of eleven members. These include the Secretary
of Personnel or designee, and one representative
each from the Department of Budget and Fiscal
Planning; Department of Health and Mental
Hygiene; State Insurance Commissioner; Comp-
troller of the Treasury; Senate President; House
Speaker; Maryland Classified Employees Associa-
tion; American Federation of State, County, and
Municipal Employees; Maryland Troopers Associa-
tion; and the public. Members serve two-year
terms. The Governor designates the chairperson
(Code 1957, Art. 64A, sec. 48E).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
DIVISION
Celeste Morgan, Director

301 W Preston St., Room 607
Baltimore, MD 21201 225-4793

The Equal Employment Opportunity
Division was established in 1981. The Division
initiates, monitors, and maintains a statewide
program of equal employment opportunity and
affirmative action (Code 1957, Art. 64A, sees.
12A-12E). The Division also investigates and
settles charges brought under the Employee Dis-
closure and Confidentiality Protection Act (Code
1957, Art. 64A, sees. 12F-12K).

ADMINISTRATION

Catherine K. Austin, Assistant Secretary of
Administration
225-4710

The Assistant Secretary of Administration is
responsible for four divisions: Legislative and
Policy Services, Fiscal Management, Data
Management Information Services, and
Employee Benefits. The Assistant Secretary also
oversees the work of the Medical Director.

LEGISLATIVE & POLICY SERVICES
DIVISION
Edward V. Tildon, Director

301 W Preston St., Room 607
Baltimore, MD 21201 225-4718

Organized in April 1988, the Legislative and
Policy Services Division serves as legislative
liaison for the Department on all bills affecting
not only the Department of Personnel but also
the Merit System and its personnel. The Division
drafts bills and fiscal notes and testifies on
proposed legislation.
The Division promulgates and interprets rules
and regulations governing personnel. The
Division also conducts health benefits policy
analysis; procures all commodities and services,
which includes securing health benefit providers;
and directs the Department's internal personnel
section.

FISCAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION
George Redtman, Director

301 W Prescon St., Room 510
Baltimore, MD 21201 225-4727

The Fiscal Management Division administers
financial and budgetary matters of the Department.
The Division also is responsible for all purchasing
and mailroom activities of the Department.