1110                                         LAWS OF MARYLAND                                     Ch. 284

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived
without substantive change from former Art. 41, § 15F.

In subsection (a) of this section, the word "welfare"
is substituted for the former word "well-being", to
conform to references elsewhere in the Code.

3-203. SCOPE OF SUBTITLE.

THIS SUBTITLE DOES NOT APPLY IF THE GOVERNOR-ELECT IS THE
INCUMBENT GOVERNOR.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language added to state
expressly the limited application of this subtitle.
This addition is based on the specific limitations in
the second clause of former Art. 41, § 15G(c) and the
introductory clause of § 15-I, which are deleted as
unnecessary.

This addition clarifies that former Art. 41, § 15H --
now § 3-204 of this subtitle -- also is inapplicable
if the Governor-elect is the incumbent Governor.

Defined term: "Governor-elect" § 3-201

3-204. INFORMATION.

(A)  IN GENERAL.

TO INFORM CAREER CIVIL SERVANTS ABOUT PROGRAM GOALS AND NEW
POLICIES AND TO ESTABLISH COMMUNICATION WITH THE ADMINISTRATION
OF THE INCUMBENT GOVERNOR, THE GOVERNOR-ELECT MAY CIRCULATE
QUESTIONNAIRES OR OTHERWISE OBTAIN INFORMATION FROM THE
ADMINISTRATION.

(B)  SCOPE OF INQUIRY.

THE GOVERNOR-ELECT MAY ASK ANY QUESTION THAT WILL HELP TO
CARRY OUT THE PURPOSE OF THIS SUBTITLE, INCLUDING A QUESTION THAT
IS INTENDED TO OBTAIN:

(1)  A DESCRIPTION OF A PROGRAM;

(2)  A RECOMMENDATION AND JUSTIFICATION FOR EXPANSION,
LIMITATION, OR ELIMINATION OF A SERVICE;

(3)  A PROJECTION OF FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS OR NEEDS IN A
PROGRAM;

(4)  A RECOMMENDATION FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE;

(5) A COMMENT ON ANTICIPATED FEDERAL DEVELOPMENTS
THAT MIGHT AFFECT A PROGRAM OR THE STATE BUDGET; OR