§9–910.

    (a)    The Department shall:

        (1)    maintain and supervise generally the home in accordance with this subtitle; and

        (2)    adopt any regulation that is needed for management of the home, including regulations for admission, maintenance, and discharge of its residents.

    (b)    (1)    The Department may appoint a Director for the home and employ any other staff that is needed to manage the home properly.

        (2)    In appointing or employing staff, the Department shall give preference to a veteran who has an honorable discharge from the armed forces.

        (3)    The Director shall:

            (i)    serve at the pleasure of the Secretary; and

            (ii)    perform any duty that the Department requires.