§7–107.

    (a)    With the approval of the Governor, the Secretary shall appoint a deputy secretary.

    (b)    The deputy secretary shall be an individual with a disability, if the Secretary is not an individual with a disability.

    (c)    The deputy secretary:

        (1)    serves at the pleasure of the Secretary; and

        (2)    is entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget.

    (d)    The deputy secretary has the duties provided by law or delegated by the Secretary.