Maryland Lieutenant Governor
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Under the 1970 amendment to the state constitution, the lieutenant governor "shall have only the duties delegated to him by the Governor." Maryland's lieutenant governorship is thus weaker than the office in most other states which have one.
In practice, Maryland's lieutenant governor attends cabinet meetings, chairs various task forces and commissions, represents the state at ceremonial functions and at events which the governor cannot attend, and advises the governor. If there is a vacancy in the office of the governor, the lieutenant governor becomes the governor. A vacancy in the lieutenant governorship is filled by a person nominated by the governor and confirmed by a majority vote of the state general assembly voting in joint session.
The current officeholder is Anthony G. Brown.
Qualifications
The term of office of the lieutenant governor of Maryland is four years.
- must be at least 30 years old
- a resident and registered voter in Maryland for the five years preceding the election
Contact information
100 State Circle
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Phone:410.974.3901
Toll Free:1.800.811.8336
See also
- Maryland Lieutenant Governor Anthony G. Brown
- Maryland Governor
- Maryland Attorney General
- Maryland Secretary of State
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References
Portions of this article were adapted from Wikipedia.
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