J. MILLARD TAWES, GOVERNOR                             1757

May 8, 1961
Hon. George W. Delia
President of the Senate
403 Warren Avenue
Baltimore 30, Maryland

Dear Mr. President:

In accordance with Article II, Section 17, of the Maryland Con-
stitution, I am returning to you herewith Senate Bill No. 292 which
has been vetoed by me.

The Bill would prohibit the appointment of non-residents of the
State to fill vacancies in the State Classified Service when there is a
resident of the State with the same or better standing on the eligible
list.

While the objective of the Bill may appear to be desirable, I am
advised by the Commissioner of Personnel, the Director of Public
Health, the Director of Public Welfare and others that the Bill, if
enacted into law, would seriously jeopardize the recruiting of pro-
fessional people and specialists in the field of psychiatry, psychology,
medicine, social work, engineering and the like. As a practical matter,
the vast majority of State positions are presently filled by residents
of the State. It is the policy of the State to employ only residents of
Maryland whenever possible, and only in isolated cases are positions
filled by non-residents.

To approve a Bill which would prevent the State from utilizing the
professional or specialized talents of an individual in an area of
government service where his talent is needed simply because he is
not a resident of Maryland, would, in my opinion, be rendering the
State a disservice.

Accordingly, I am vetoing Senate Bill No. 292.
With kindest personal regards and best wishes, I am

Sincerely yours,

(S) J. MILLARD TAWES,

Governor.
JMT/rnb

Senate Bill No. 305—Subdivisions in Calvert County

AN ACT to add new Section 396A to Article 43 of the Annotated
Code of Maryland (1957 Edition), title "Health", sub-title "Water,
Ice and Sewerage", to follow immediately after Section 396 thereof,
relating to minimum health requirements for lots and plats of sub-
divisions in Calvert County, and providing for procedure to appeal
refusal to approve plats of subdivisions in the county.

May 3, 1961.
Hon. George W. Delia
President of the Senate
403 Warren Avenue
Baltimore 30, Maryland

Dear Mr. President:

I have today vetoed Senate Bill No. 305 and in accordance with