Section 2-203 – Duties of Director of Geological Survey
The Director of the Survey shall exercise any power or duty and general supervision over matters conferred upon the Survey by law, subject to the authority of the Secretary.
Section 2-204 – Commission of the Maryland Geological Survey
(a) There is a Commission of the Maryland Geological Survey in the Survey. It consists of five members appointed by the Secretary from among citizens of the State who have character, ability, and active interest in the proper development, use, and conservation of geologic, mineral, and water resources. The members shall select their own chairman. A […]
Section 2-201 – Maryland Geological Survey — Established; Appointment of Director
(a) There is a Maryland Geological Survey in the Department. (b) The Governor, with the advice of the Secretary, shall appoint the Director of the Survey. The Director shall hold office under and subject to the provisions of § 1-101(d) of this article. He shall be a person with executive ability, and special training and experience in […]
Section 2-202 – Functions
The Survey shall: (1) Conduct topographic, geologic, hydrographic, and geophysical surveys; (2) Prepare topographic, geologic, and other types of maps to meet specific needs; (3) Prepare reports on the extent and character of the State’s geology, mineral, and water resources; and (4) Periodically assess the paleontological resources of the State and coordinate the assessment with interested persons and public […]