(a)  Position and appointment.- With the approval of the Governor, the Authority shall appoint an Executive Director, who is the Chief Administrative Officer and Secretary of the Authority. 

(b)  Responsible to Authority.- The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Authority, subject to the concurrence of the Governor. 

(c)  Duties.- The Executive Director shall: 

(1) Direct and supervise the administrative affairs and activities of the Authority in accordance with its regulations and policies; 

(2) Attend all meetings of the Authority; 

(3) Keep minutes of all proceedings of the Authority; 

(4) Approve: 

(i) All accounts for salaries, per diem payments, and allowable expenses of the Authority and its employees and consultants; and 

(ii) All expenses incidental to the operation of the Authority; 

(5) Report and make recommendations to the Authority on the merits and status of any management plan for the Heritage Area; and 

(6) Perform any other duty that the Authority requires for carrying out the provisions of this subtitle. 

[1993, ch. 544; 2001, ch. 556.]