HARRY W. NICE, GOVERNOR. 609

(h) The singular shall include the plural; the mas-
culine shall include the feminine and neuter as
requisite.

(i) The word "State" as used in this Act shall mean
the entire State of Maryland with the exception of
Federal reservation.

(j) For the purpose of promotion, and elevation in
rank, before or after enrollment, as set forth in Para-
graphs 9 and 11 of this Article, sergeant major, first ser-
geant, detective sergeants, quartermaster sergeant, ser-
geant mechanic, and sergeants, shall be of the same rank,
and that rank shall be that of sergeant, and all shall be
eligible to take the examination for the rank of lieutenant
as set forth in paragraph 11 of this Article, and all shall
be eligible to be elevated to the rank of Lieutenant as set
forth in paragraph 9 of this Article.

3. There is hereby created a Department of Maryland
State Police. The head of this Department shall be a Super-
intendent, with the rank of Major in the Department. He
shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and con-
sent of the Senate. Said Superintendent shall be appointed
for a period of four years, and the term of his office shall
run for a period of four years from the first day of June
following his appointment. Said Superintendent shall be
subject to removal by the Governor for official misconduct
or incompetency. Said Superintendent shall hold his office
until his voluntary resignation or removal by the Governor.
In the event the Superintendent is removed or resigns, the
Governor shall have power to appoint a Superintendent in
his place and stead, who shall hold office for the remainder
of the unexpired term of the Superintendent who resigns
or shall be removed from office.

4. The Superintendent shall be a citizen of the United
States, and a resident and voter of the State of Maryland.
He shall be selected by the Governor, on a basis of train-
ing, experience and qualifications for the position.

5. The Superintendent may establish and maintain a
classification of ranks and grades for the police employees
of the Department as follows: There may be (1) Captain;
(3) Lieutenants; (1) Sergeant Major; (1) First Sergeant;
(6) Detective Sergeants, (1) Quartermaster Sergeant, (1)
Sergeant Mechanic, (10) Sergeants, (14) Corporals;
(18) Officers First Class and (29) Officers. The Superin-
tendent shall maintain such clerical employees as are now