OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

James T. Brady, Secretary of Business
& Economic Development

217 East Redwood St.
Baltimore, MD 21202—3316 (410) 767-6301

The Secretary of Business and Economic Devel-
opment is chief executive officer of the Department
and is appointed by the Governor with Senate
advice and consent. The Secretary sets policy,
promulgates rules and regulations, and determines
the strategies necessary to fulfill the Department's
mandate. The Secretary is responsible for the
budget of the Department, its boards, commis-
sions, and offices. To administer the Department,
the Secretary is assisted by the Deputy Secretary.
The Deputy Secretary is appointed by the Secretary
with the approval of the Governor.
The Secretary serves on the Governor's Executive
Council, the Cabinet Council for Career and Technol-
ogy Education, the Maryland Economic Development
Commission, the Maryland Industrial Development
Financing Authority, the Maryland Small Business
Development Financing Authority, the Maryland Ad-
visory Commission on Manufacturing Competitive-
ness, and the State Commission on Neighborhoods.
The Secretary also serves on the Community Reinvest
ment Board, the Emergency Management Advisory
Council, the Maryland Aviation Commission, the
State Information Technology Board, the State Use
Industries Advisory Committee, the Governor's
Council on Adolescent Pregnancy, the Maryland Ad-
visory Council for Individuals with Disabilities, the
Interagency Economic Growth, Resource Protection,
and Planning Committee, the Interagency Committee
on Aging Services, and the Interdepartmental Advi-
sory Committee for Minority Affairs.
Under the Secretary are offices for commumca-
tions, equal opportunity, and legislative liaison.

MARYLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
Joseph Haskins, Jr., Chair
Sally Scott Marietta, Executive Director
(410) 767-6309

The Maryland Economic Development Commis-
sion was formed first by the Governor and then by
statute in 1995 (Executive Order 01.01.1995.04,
Chapter 120, Acts of 1995). The Commission estab-
lishes economic development policy in the State and
oversees Departmen. In January 1996, the Commis-
sion completed a strategic plan for economic devel-
opment in the State. The plan, Strategic Directions for
Increasing Maryland's Competitiveness, recom-
mended to the Governor program and spending
priorities to attract business to Maryland.

The Commission advises the Secretary of Business
and Economic Development on regulations for fi-
nancing programs and on the allocation of financial
incentives. From the private sector, the Commission
raises funds to supplement economic development
programs and financial incentives to business.
Appointed by the Governor, the Commission has
no more than twenty-one voting members. The Sec-
retary of Business and Economic Development is a
nonvoting member. The Governor names the chair
(Code 1957, Art. 83A, secs. 1-201 through 1-204).

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICY
Vacancy, Assistant Secretary for Economic
Development Policy & Governor's Ombudsman
(410) 767-6310

Appointed by the Governor, the Assistant Sec-
retary for Economic Development Policy manages
special high-profile economic development pro-
jects for the Governor and the Secretary of Business
and Economic Development. As the Governor's
Ombudsman in the Department, the Assistant Sec-
retary also develops ways for departments to coor-
dinate their activities in approving these projects.

DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION

Joseph D. Burruss, Jr., Assistant Secretary
for Administration

217 East Redwood St.
Baltimore, MD 21202—3316 (410) 767-2200

Created in 1987, the Division of Administration
advises agencies and senior program directors of the
Department on fund accounts, personnel, and pur-
chasing. The Division develops departmental
budget proposals and projections.
The Division provides mailroom services, moni-
tors the use of departmental motor vehicles, and
maintains liaison with building management. Re
quests for proposals and contract awards are re-
viewed by the Division for compliance with State
purchasing regulations. The Division also coordi-
nates data and word processing, and operates the
Department's central computer.

DIVISION OF FINANCING PROGRAMS

Stephen J. Lynch, Sr., Assistant Secretary
for Financing Programs

217 East Redwood St.
Baltimore, MD 21202—3316 (410) 767-6390

The Division of Financing Programs is respon-
sible for the Community Financing Group, Day
Care Financing Programs, the Investment
Financing Group, the Maryland Industrial Devel-