HARRY HUGHES, Governor

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(6)  Examine the condition of the dockets and the
practices and procedures of the [Supreme Bench] CIRCUIT COURT and
make recommendations for expediting litigation.

(7)  Prepare and submit budget estimates of
appropriations necessary for the maintenance and operation of the
[Supreme Bench] CIRCUIT COURT and of the offices related to and
serving the [Supreme Bench] COURT.

(8)  File requests for permission to spend funds
appropriated for the [Supreme Bench] CIRCUIT COURT and for
offices related to and serving the [Supreme Bench] COURT and
approve all proper vouchers for the expenditure of such funds.

(9)  Secure and maintain space for courtrooms and
office facilities and purchase, exchange, and distribute
equipment and supplies for the judges and the offices, officers,
and employees of the [Supreme Bench CIRCUIT COURT, as supported
by appropriations in the Ordinance of Estimates.

(10)  Collect and compile statistical data and other
information on the expenditures and receipts of the [Supreme
Bench] COURT, and related offices and make periodic reports
thereof to the judges of the [Supreme Bench] CIRCUIT COURT.

(11)  Consult with and assist the officers and
employees of the [Supreme Bench] CIRCUIT COURT.

(12)  Investigate complaints with respect to the
operation of the [Supreme Bench] CIRCUIT COURT and make such
recommendations to the judges of the [Supreme Bench] CIRCUIT
COURT as may be appropriate.

(13)  Perform such additional duties as may be
assigned by the [Supreme Bench] CIRCUIT COURT.

(14)  Prepare and publish an annual report on the
activities of the Administrative Office of the [Supreme Bench]
CIRCUIT COURT FOR BALTIMORE CITY.

22-5.

The authority of the judges of the [Supreme Bench of]
CIRCUIT COURT FOR Baltimore City to appoint other administrative
or clerical personnel is not limited by any provision of this
subtitle.

22-9.

Court Security Officers as provided in this subtitle are
hereby vested with the powers of [peace] POLICE officers within
[the confines of the Baltimore City Court House and] any building
[or portion thereof utilized as an annex thereto] USED IN WHOLE
OR IN PART BY THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR BALTIMORE CITY; and with
powers to preserve security and protect from damage; and with