Governor of Maryland
head of state and of the executive branch of government of the State of Maryland, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Governor of Maryland heads the executive branch of the government of Maryland, and is the commander-in-chief of the state's National Guard units. The Governor is the highest-ranking official in the state and has a broad range of appointive powers in both the State and local governments, as specified by the Maryland Constitution. Because of the extent of these constitutional powers, the Governor of Maryland has been ranked as being among the most powerful Governors in the United States.[2]
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Governor of Maryland | |
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Style | Honorable |
Residence | Government House |
Term length | Four years, renewable once, but renewable again after a 4-year respite. |
Inaugural holder | Thomas Johnson |
Formation | March 21, 1777 |
Salary | $150,000 (2013)[1] |
Website | Official website |
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