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This bill modifies the appointment authority within Maryland's Military Department by transferring the power to appoint the chief of staff and aides from the Governor to the Adjutant General. Currently, the Governor has the authority to appoint and determine the service status of these key military department staff positions. Under the proposed changes, the Adjutant General (a senior military officer who leads the state's National Guard) will now have the exclusive right to both appoint and determine the service status of the chief of staff and aides. The bill specifies that these individuals will continue to serve "at the pleasure" of the Adjutant General, which means they can be dismissed at any time without cause. The change will take effect on October 1, 2025, and appears to be aimed at providing more direct administrative control to the military leadership within the state's Military Department, potentially streamlining decision-making and personnel management processes.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0255?ys=2025RS