PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor                             Ch. 120

(h) The Commission shall submit an annual report to the Governor and the
General Assembly, in accordance with § 2-1312 of the State Government Article, on the
Commission's progress in implementing policies to assist manufacturing in Maryland.

[5-604.] 3-804.

The Commission shall advise the Secretary on the best methods to implement the
policy directives of the action plan for manufacturing competitiveness in Maryland,
including, but not limited to:

(1)     Encouraging the development of new manufacturing enterprises and the
expansion and retention of existing manufacturing enterprises;

(2)     Encouraging and facilitating training and education of individuals for
manufacturing jobs;

(3)     Producing a climate conducive to the growth and viability of
manufacturing enterprises;

(4)     Supporting the carrying out of research necessary to evaluate, plan, and
execute effective promotion of manufacturing enterprises; and

(5)     Encouraging, assisting, and coordinating the activities of local, regional,
and national public or private organizations that promote manufacturing.

Title 4. Division of Tourism and Promotion.

Subtitle 1. Division Established.
4-101.

There is a Division of Tourism and Promotion within the Department.
4-102.

(a)     (1) With the approval of the Governor, the Secretary shall appoint a
Director of the Division of Tourism and Promotion.

(2)     The Director shall hold office at the Secretary's pleasure.

(3)     With the approval of the Governor, the Director may be removed by the
Secretary.

(4)     Any such removal by the Secretary is final and is not subject to any
appeal.

(b)     The Director shall be selected because of known experience and interest in
tourism and promotion.

(c)     The Director shall operate this Division under the direction of the Secretary
in accordance with the provisions of law.

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