Maryland Code, State Government § 2-1204

(1) oversee the activities of the Department to ensure that its functions are performed correctly, efficiently, and in a timely and nonpartisan manner;

(2) coordinate the activities of the offices of the Department to ensure that the responsibilities of each office are carried out, maximize cooperation among the Department's employees, and achieve the greatest efficiency in the use of personnel and other resources;

(3) prepare the annual budget for the Department after consultation with the office directors;

(4) conduct an annual evaluation of the performance of each office director;

(5) communicate the opinions, needs, and concerns of the Department's employees to the President and the Speaker; and

(6) perform any other function required by the President and the Speaker.