{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-public-safety-2-402","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Public Safety § 2–402","heading":"","body":"(a) (1) In accordance with the State budget, the Secretary shall appoint the employees that the Secretary considers necessary for the efficient administration of the Department.\n(2) The Secretary shall make each appointment from a list of eligible candidates in accordance with the State Personnel and Pensions Article.\n(b) Each appointee to the Department shall:\n(1) be a resident of the State on the date of appointment; and\n(2) have the character, education, and other qualifications established by the Secretary under this title.","path":["Article - Public Safety"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gps\u0026section=2-402","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T20:00:18Z","sha256":"7425592ffa1e0e0cf92744f36c9c435cf14298ee7211ed167d4ddeef7b9480c1","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-public-safety-2-401","next":"us-md/md.-code-public-safety-2-402.1"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}