1. (a) The Office is headed by a Chief Administrative Law Judge appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.

2. (b) The Chief Administrative Law Judge shall:

   1. (1) be appointed for a term of 6 years;
   2. (2) devote full time to the duties of the Office; and
   3. (3) be eligible for reappointment.

3. (c) The Chief Administrative Law Judge shall:

   1. (1) receive the salary provided in the State budget;
   2. (2) be admitted to practice law in the State; and
   3. (3) have the powers and duties specified in this subtitle.
4. (d) The Chief Administrative Law Judge may employ a staff in accordance with the State budget.

Added by Acts 1989, c. 788, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1990. Amended by Acts 1991, c. 181, § 1, eff. June 1, 1991.