1968                                       EXECUTIVE ORDERS

Once it is organized, the Council also may invite to serve in an ex officio
capacity members of the public at large who, in its judgment, demonstrate a
continuing interest in environmental matters.

The Council will coordinate the policies and practices of State government to
insure that the quality of the environment is protected or improved wherever
possible in the conduct of State business. When requested by the Chairman, the
Council will study proposals for major installations which may have profound
impact on the environmental quality of the State and will offer its
recommendations to the appropriate regulatory agencies. On a continuing basis,
the Council will review the conditions of Maryland's environment and recommend
the development of new programs and policies whenever appropriate.

The Council will assist in coordinating the wide array of Federal and State
activities so that within the State of Maryland there is an overall unified Federal
and State program to develop natural resources and protect the environment.

It shall be the duty of all agency heads and employees of the State to cooperate
fully with the Council in matters dealing with the restoration, preservation and
maintenance of the quality of Maryland's environment and her natural resources.
To that end, the Directors of the agencies shall promptly conduct studies, prepare
reports, present testimony or do any other lawful and reasonable act requested by
the Council.

Administrative, clerical and other supporting services of facilities to aid the
Council in the execution of its duties will be provided through arrangements with
the Governor's Office.

The initial membership of the said Council shall consist of the following
persons:

Marvin Mandel, Governor

Blair Lee III, Secretary of State

Neil Solomon, M.D., Ph.D., Secretary of Health
and Mental Hygiene

J. Millard Tawes, Secretary of Natural Resources
Vladimir A. Wahbe, Secretary of State Planning.

EXECUTIVE ORDER OF MAY 29, 1970
COMPENSATION FOR STATE EMPLOYEES

WHEREAS, The compensation of Employees of the State of Maryland is a
subject that needs to be regularly examined; and

WHEREAS,, The wages and other benefits of state employees may be at levels
different than those of Federal Government and private employees; and

WHEREAS, Certain employee associations have asked the Governor of Maryland
to appoint a task force of qualified citizens to study these problems; and

WHEREAS, I concur that a need exists to have such an Executive Commission
study the wages and fringe benefits of State employees as they relate to
federal and private industry employees;