EXECUTIVE ORDERS

WHEREAS, Construction industry employers and adjunct interests
spend enormous amounts of capital, talent and effort in the
construction of plants, office buildings, shopping centers,
schools and other public service facilities; and

WHEREAS, To advance and improve the working methods, working by
creating more for more people, recognizing that construction
in one way or another touches the lives of every citizen;
and

WHEREAS, Government regulation has a major effect on both cost
and quality of construction, it effects almost every step of
the building process; and

WHEREAS, The State of Maryland wishes to enhance, promote and
review services and policies affecting the construction
industry; and

WHEREAS, A forum to allow and encourage information, discussion,
persuasion, motivation, encouragement and assistance will
promote, maintain and expand construction activities and
opportunities in Maryland;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE
OF MARYLAND, BY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME BY THE
CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF MARYLAND, HEREBY PROCLAIM THE
FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE ORDER AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER
01.01.1988.04:

A.  The Advisory Council.

There is a Governor's Construction Industry Employer's
Advisory Council.

B.  Membership and Procedures.

(1)  The Advisory Council shall consist of up to fifteen
(15) members appointed by the governor. Each appointee
shall be a citizen and a registered voter in Maryland.

(2)  The composition of the Advisory Council shall
fairly reflect the geography of Maryland, the population of
Maryland, the minority and female composition of the
Maryland construction industry and the size and type of
employment provided.

(3)  The following shall be members ex officio:

(a)  Secretary, Department of General Services;

(b)  Secretary, Department of Licensing and
Regulation;

(c)  Secretary, Department of Natural Resources;

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