1644                             Joint Resolutions

Whereas, The Committee on Taxation and Fiscal Matters, as part
of an intensive survey of the operations and compensation policies
of the several agencies and departments of the State Government,
was concerned over the lack of any centralized and coordinated super-
visory training programs for the benefit of new employees in the
State service; and

Whereas, a Sub-Committee of the Committee on Taxation and
Fiscal Matters made the following comments upon the need for an
expanded training program:

"The Committee finds that there is a lack of training facilities in
the State, that generally speaking, such training as exists is con-
ducted without central stimulation, guidance, coordination or super-
vision. Particularly glaring is the omission of supervisory training
programs under which the persons responsible for the performance
of subordinates are not indoctrinated in the effective methods of
supervision. The Committee recommends institution of an effective
training program as a means of improving the standard of perform-
ance within the State service.

"There should be a new position created within the office of Com-
missioner of Personnel, to be filled by a thoroughly trained and quali-
fied specialist in training whose duty would be to work with the
operating agencies in development of an over-all state-wide training
program in all employing units. We do not wish to derogate those
units which already may have good training programs, but we feel
that such programs should not be limited to those departments where
those in authority have given it proper attention. The people of the
State are entitled to be served by efficient, well-trained personnel.

"Each department, agency or institution should designate one per-
son whose responsibility it should be to see that training is carried
out properly and effectively. The State training director should
have direct liaison with that person. Just as in the previous recom-
mendation about personnel directors, this work in many instances
will involve only a small amount of time, while in others it may re-
quire a full-time employee. This Committee is confident that in-
creased efficiency, improved morale and a better State service will be
the result of the establishment of a comprehensive training program.

"Because of the range of functions performed by State employees,
training programs must be sufficiently flexible to meet the varying
needs of different departments. At the same time, however, these
programs should be designed to cover such fundamental areas as:
supervisory training and executive development; induction and train-
ing of new employees; instruction in the knowledge and skill required
by each job; work performance follow-up during the probationary
period; and training for upgrading purposes.

"The role of the State training director would involve making a
continuous study of the existing training programs and training
needs. Through consultation and service activities, he should assist
the appropriate departmental personnel in carrying out their specific
training functions." now, therefore be it

Resolved by the General Assembly of Maryland, That the State
Commissioner of Personnel be urged to create within his department
a new position charged with the duty and responsibility of developing