ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor

Ch. 5

(1)      HAVE A COMMISSIONED GRADE NOT ABOVE THAT OF BRIGADIER
GENERAL; AND

(2)      PERFORM THE MILITARY DUTIES ASSIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR OR
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 65, § (9)(i).

In subsection (a)(1) and the introductory language of subsection (b) of this
section, the reference to "Maryland Army National Guard" is substituted
for the former reference to "Army" for clarity.

13-306. OTHER STAFF.

(A)     OFFICERS, WARRANT OFFICERS, AND ENLISTED INDIVIDUALS.

OFFICERS, WARRANT OFFICERS, AND ENLISTED INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT ARE IN STATE ACTIVE DUTY STATUS.

(B)     CHIEF OF STAFF AND AIDES.

(1)      THE GOVERNOR MAY APPOINT A CHIEF OF STAFF AND AIDES.

(2)      THE CHIEF OF STAFF AND AIDES SERVE AT THE PLEASURE OF THE
GOVERNOR.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 65, § 9(g) and, as it related to part of the first
sentence, (e).

In subsection (a) of this section, the reference to enlisted "individuals" is
substituted for the former reference to enlisted "persons". See General
Revisor's Note to title.

Also in subsection (a) of this section, the former reference to "military
personnel" is deleted as implicit in the reference to them being in "State
active duty status".

In subsection (b) of this section, the phrase "may appoint" is substituted for
the former reference "appointment ... shall be" at the pleasure of the
Governor to clarify that these appointments are discretionary with the
Governor.

Defined terms: "Department" § 13-101
"State active duty" § 13-101

SUBTITLE 4. NATIONAL GUARD.
13-401. COMPOSITION; ORGANIZATION.
(A) COMPOSITION.

(1) THE NATIONAL GUARD CONSISTS OF:

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