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PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor
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Ch. 315
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(2) EACH YEAR, THE GOVERNOR SHALL INCLUDE IN THE STATE BUDGET
AT LEAST 80 PERCENT OF THE FUNDS APPROPRIATED IN THE PRIOR FISCAL YEAR
FOR NEED-BASED PROGRAMS AS PROVIDED IN §§ 18-301, 18-706(D), 18-1401, 18-1501,
AND 18-2601 OF THIS TITLE AND § 13-613(D)(1) OF THE TRANSPORTATION ARTICLE.
18-201.
There is [a State Scholarship Administration] AN OFFICE OF STUDENT
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE within the Commission.
18-202.
(a) The head of the [Administration] OFFICE is the Executive Director, who
shall be appointed by the Secretary.
(b) Subject to the general policies of the Maryland Higher Education
Commission and the general supervision of the Secretary, the Executive Director
exercises the powers and performs the duties under this title.
18-203.
(a) The [Administration] OFFICE may employ the additional staff necessary
to carry out its functions as provided in the State budget.
(b) Each employee of the [Administration] OFFICE is entitled to the
compensation provided in the State budget.
(c) In conducting their operations, the Commission and [Administration]
OFFICE shall share resources and coordinate their activities in order to enhance the
efficient utilization of resources in the performance of their functions.
18-204.
(a) In addition to any other powers granted and duties imposed by this title,
the [Administration] OFFICE has the powers and duties set forth in this section.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in this title, the [Administration] OFFICE
shall:
(1) Administer the scholarship and tuition assistance programs under
this title;
(2) Issue and disseminate public information about these scholarships;
(3) Regulate the form and submission of applications for scholarships
and tuition assistance under this title; and
(4) Conduct conferences and interviews with applicants to evaluate their
eligibility.
(c) The [Administration] OFFICE may adopt any rule or regulation necessary
to carry out its powers and duties.
(d) The [Administration] OFFICE:
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