§ 8-305. General powers and duties of Secretary

   (a) Regulations. -- The Secretary may adopt any regulation that is necessary to carry out this title.

(b) Employment of staff. --

   (1) In accordance with the provisions of the State Personnel and Pensions Article, the Secretary may employ the staff necessary to carry out this title.

   (2) In accordance with the State budget, the Secretary shall set the compensation of staff employed under this subsection.

   (3) Subject to other applicable provisions of this title, the Secretary may appoint employees and set their powers and duties as necessary to carry out this title.

(c) Bonding of employees. -- The Secretary shall determine whether an employee who handles money for the Department under this title should be covered under a bond.

(d) Printing and distribution of material. --

   (1) The Secretary shall print:

      (i) this title;

      (ii) each annual report that the Secretary submits to the Governor; and

      (iii) any other material that the Secretary considers relevant and suitable.

   (2) On request by any person, the Secretary shall give the person a copy of:

      (i) any material that the Secretary prints under this subsection; and

      (ii) the current regulations adopted to carry out this title.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 95A, § 12; 1991, ch. 8, § 2; 1993, ch. 22, § 1; 1995, ch. 3, § 1; 1997, ch. 743.