Ch. 311                                   LAWS OF MARYLAND

(b)  The Council, subject to the approval of the Secretary
[of Economic and Community Development], shall appoint, from
without its members, an executive director of the Council.

(c)  The executive director shall serve at the pleasure of
the Council, subject to the concurrence of the Secretary [of
Economic and Community Development], and shall be an unclassified
employee of the State of Maryland.

(d)  Subject to the rules and policies set forth by the
Council and the administrative supervision of the Secretary [of
Economic and Community Development], the executive director
shall:

(1)  Be the administrative officer of the Council
staff;

(2)  Direct, administer, and supervise the activities
of the Council staff; and

(3)  Appoint and remove employees of the Council.

[15-107.] 6-507.

The Council is authorized to conduct programs subject to
approval of the Secretary [of Economic and Community
Development], including, but not limited to the following:

(1)  Continuation of the program of the body formerly
known as the Governor's Council on the Arts in Maryland including
its statewide survey of resources and needs in the arts.

(2)  Determine the extent to which existing resources
can fill the needs.

(3)  Design new or expanded programs in the arts
either individually or in concert with existing arts
organizations or arts organizations which may come into existence
hereafter.

(4)  Encourage and assist in the formation and
activities of local community arts councils.

(5)  Provide technical and consultative assistance to
arts organizations throughout the State.

(6)  Assist, both logistically and financially, in the
touring of outstanding professional performances and exhibitions
of art, from within and outside the State, to communities
throughout the State.

(7)  Make awards for excellence in the arts.

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