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Maryland Secretary of Natural Resources
| Maryland Secretary of Natural Resources | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Non-partisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Term limits: | None |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | Serves at the governor's pleasure |
| Selection Method: | Appointed by the governor |
| Current Officeholder | |
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| Name: | Joseph Gill |
| Assumed office: | May 21, 2013 |
| Compensation: | $148,778 |
| Other Maryland Executive Offices | |
| Governor • Lieutenant Governor • Secretary of State • Attorney General • Comptroller • Treasurer • Superintendent of Education • Agriculture Secretary • Insurance Commissioner • Natural Resources Commissioner • Secretary of Labor • Public Service Commission | |
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Current officeholder
The current officeholder is Joseph Gill. Gill was appointed by Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) and sworn in May 21, 2013. Gill was appointed to replace previous secretary John Griffin, who resigned in order to accept a new position as O'Malley's Chief of Staff.[2]
Prior to his appointment, Gill served as Deputy Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources from 2010-13, and Principal Counsel to the Department of Natural Resources from 1996-2010.[3]
Authority
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Appointments
The Secretary of Natural Resources is appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Duties
The Department coordinates all natural resources activities within the State and reviews and evaluates all natural resources policies, plans, programs, and practices of county, State, regional and federal agencies and institutions.[4]
Divisions
The Department of Natural Resources is divided into three main programs:[4]
- Aquatic Resources
- Land Resources
- Mission Support
Compensation
- See also: Compensation of state executive officers
2012
In 2012, the secretary of natural resources was paid an estimated $148,778. This figure comes from the Council of State Governments.
2010
In 2010, the Maryland Secretary of Natural Resources was paid an estimated $148,787 according to the Council of State Governments.[5]
Contact information
Office of Secretary
Department of Natural Resources
Tawes State Office Building
580 Taylor Ave.
Annapolis, MD 21401-2397
Phone: (410) 260-8100
Fax: (410) 260-8111
TTY: (410) 260-8835
Email: jgill@dnr.state.md.us
See also
- Natural Resources Commissioner
- Current Secretary Joseph Gill
- Former Secretary John Griffin
- Maryland state executive offices
External links
References
- ↑ Maryland State Archives, "Department of Natural Resources - Functions," accessed September 24, 2011
- ↑ Maryland Manual Online, "Governor's Staff," accessed May 23, 2013
- ↑ Maryland Department of Natural Resources, "Secretary," accessed May 23, 2013
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Functions
- ↑ The Council of State Governments,"The Book of States 2010 Table 4.11," retrieved June 21, 2011
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