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EXECUTIVE ORDERS

The amendments made by this Order are applicable
to any judicial vacancy which occurs on or after
[June 8, 1979] APRIL 24, 1982. The amendments
made by this Order do not affect the current
terms of any member of any Commission, OTHER THAN
THE NON-VOTING SECRETARY. These members, OTHER
THAN THE NON-VOTING SECRETARY, shall serve until
their successors are duly chosen in accordance
with this Order.

EXECUTIVE ORDER OF MAY 6, 1982

01.01.1982.06

ANTI-ARSON ADVISORY COUNCIL - AMENDMENT

WHEREAS, The occurrence of the crime of arson in Maryland
has reached serious proportions and is estimated to
have increased by at least 8 percent in 1981; and

WHEREAS, Each year an average of 15 Marylanders die as a
result of fires set by arsonists; and

WHEREAS, The property damage caused by arsons in 1981 is
estimated at approximately 30 million dollars; and

WHEREAS, The State of Maryland has recently improved its
capabilities in combatting the crime of arson through,
among other things, the initiation of additional
training programs for fire service, law enforcement
personnel and assistant state's attorneys, with the
development of a statewide incident reporting system,
and by deployment of regional fire investigators
throughout the State; and

WHEREAS, There is a continuing need to evaluate the
effectiveness of state and local programs related to
arson prevention, detection, and control and to develop
statewide strategies, as appropriate, to combat the
crime; and

WHEREAS, It is considered advisable to expand the membership
of the Anti-Arson Advisory Council to allow additional
representation;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, HARRY HUGHES, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF
MARYLAND, BY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME BY