Maryland Code, Tax-General § 2-102.1

(b)(1) The head of the Legal Division is the Director.

(2) Subject to the supervision of the Comptroller, the Director has administrative control of the Legal Division.

(c)(1) The Director shall appoint other officers and employees of the Legal Division in accordance with the provisions of the State Personnel and Pensions Article, including a minimum of six attorneys.

(2) Officers and employees of the Legal Division are entitled to a salary as provided in the State budget.

(1) provide expanded and detailed tax guidance to taxpayers, including private letter rulings; and

(2) perform other related duties as assigned by the Comptroller in accordance with Title 13, Subtitle 1A of this article.