CHARITABLE GIVING INFORMATION
PROGRAM
(DA0604, formerly 23.01.06.04)
FY1996 appropriation $123,238
Jennifer P. Light (410) 974-5534
1-800-825-4510
COMMUNITY & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
OFFICE
Marvin H. Masterson, Director (410) 974-5884
Len Foxwell, Jr., Special Assistant
(410) 974-2147
Jane E. Sung, Special Assistant
(410) 974-5541
CERTIFICATIONS & DISCLOSURES
(410) 974-5521
EXECUTIVE ORDERS
(410) 974-5530
SPECIAL POLICE & RAILROAD POLICE
(410) 974-5521
EXTRADITIONS (DA0603, formerly 23.01.06.03)
FY1996 appropriation $7,997
Richard A. Morris, Extraditions Officer
(410) 974-5530
DIVISION OF NOTARIES PUBLIC
Teresa Owens, Notary Officer
(410) 974-5520
DIVISION OF TRADEMARKS & SERVICE
MARKS, HOUSING AUTHORITIES,
CONDOMINIUMS & TIME SHARES
Patricia E. Smith, Condominiums
& Trademarks Officer (410) 974-5531
DIVISION OF STATE DOCUMENTS
(DA0602, formerly 23.01.06.02)
FY1996 appropriation $1,274,943
FY1996 authorized positions 14.6
Robert J. Colborn, Administrator
Dennis C. Schnepfe, Deputy Administrator
& COMAR Director
Carol Cicconi, Office Manager
11 Bladen St.
Annapolis, MD 21401 (410) 974-2486
CODE OF MARYLAND REGULATIONS (COMAR)
Patricia A. Smith, Editor (410) 974-2486
Maryan Elder, Editor (410) 974-2486
Marcia Diamond, Circulation Manager
(410) 974-2486
MARYLAND REGISTER
Judith M. Gray, Editor (410) 974-2486
Ann B. Maxfield, Editor (410) 974-2486
Gloria Lloyd, Notices Editor (410) 974-2486
MARYLAND CONTRACT WEEKLY
Carolyn Wohlgemuth, Editor (410) 974-2486
Beryl K. Hansen, Circulation Manager
(410) 974-2486
MARYLAND INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SYSTEM
William D. Hager, Director (410) 974-3500
Anne DeBronkart, Editor (410) 974-3500
Jean A. Albaugh, Editor (410) 974-3500
The office of Secretary of State was created by
constitutional amendment in 1838 to replace the
Governor's Council (Chapter 197, Acts of 1836,
Chapter 84, Acts of 1837). Appointed by the Gov-
ernor and confirmed by the Senate, the Secretary
of State attests to the Governor's signature on
public papers and documents (Const., Art. II). The
office is the repository for all executive orders and
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proclamations and is responsible for their distribu-
tion (Code State Government Article, secs. 3-404,
3-405). The Secretary of State maintains records of
all commissions issued and appointments made by
the Governor.
With regard to elections, the Secretary of State
receives petitions to bring Acts of the General
Assembly to referendum, and publishes them to-
gether with constitutional amendments to be voted
upon in the general elections (Code 1957, Art 33,
sec. 23-9). The Secretary also may place upon the
presidential primary ballot the names of those can-
didates determined to be advocated generally or
recognized in the media (Code 1957, Art. 33, sec.
12-6). Bills adopted by the General Assembly and
approved by the Governor are received and as-
signed chapter numbers by the Secretary (Code
State Government Article, sec. 2-1511). The Sec-
retary also advertises and records all the Governor's
pardons and commutations.
Every two years the Secretary of State, with the
State Archives, participates in the distribution of the
Maryland Manual (Code State Government Article,
sec. 9-1027).
Under the Secretary of State are three main units:
Administrative Services, Community and Govern-
mental Affairs, and State Documents. The office also
is concerned with certifications and disclosures, extra-
ditions, and special police and railroad police.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Craig A. Moe, Director
(410) 974-5526
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS DIVISION
Frank Kobilis, Director
(410) 974-5543
The Charitable Organizations Division regu-
lates charitable organizations, professional solici-
tors and fund-raising counsel that are required to
register and file reports annually (Code Business
Regulation Article, secs. 6-101 through 6-701).
Under the Division, the Charitable Giving Infor-
mation Program provides the public with access to
information about charities so that they may give
wisely. The Division also regulates raffles of real
property by charitable organizations.
Pursuant to Executive Order of January 1993,
the Secretary of State administers the Maryland
Charity Campaign for State employees and retirees.
COMMUNITY & GOVERNMENTAL
AFFAIRS OFFICE
Marvin H. Masterson, Director
(410) 974-5535
The Secretary of State serves as the Governor's
liaison to local governments. Within the Office of
the Secretary of State, the Office of Community
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