§4–509.

    (a)    (1)    With the approval of the Secretary, the Council shall appoint an Executive Director of the Council.

        (2)    The Executive Director may not be a member of the Council.

    (b)    (1)    The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Council, subject to the concurrence of the Secretary.

        (2)    The Executive Director is a special appointment in the State Personnel Management System.

    (c)    Subject to the policies of the Council and the administrative supervision of the Secretary, the Executive Director:

        (1)    is the administrative officer of the Council staff;

        (2)    shall appoint and remove employees of the Council; and

        (3)    shall direct, administer, and supervise the activities of the Council staff.