Md. Code, Human Services § 6–608

(a) (1) Subject to the approval of the Governor, the Commission shall hire a staff director as provided in the State budget.

(2) Subject to the advice and consent of the chair of the Commission, the staff director shall hire additional staff as provided in the State budget to perform the duties that the Commission considers appropriate.

(b) The staff is responsible to the Secretary solely for routine administrative purposes.

(c) Members of the Commission may designate staff from their respective units to assist the Commission.