Md. Code, State Government § 9–3706

(a) (1) With the approval of the Governor, the Commission shall appoint a director.

(2) The director may not be a member of the Commission.

(3) The director serves at the pleasure of the Commission, subject to the concurrence of the Governor.

(b) The director is a special appointment in the State Personnel Management System.

(c) Subject to the rules and policies adopted by the Commission, the director shall:

(1) administer the activities of the Commission; and

(2) supervise the appointment and removal of Commission personnel.