Maryland Code, Economic Development § 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.

(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.