(a) The Governor shall appoint the Secretary of Commerce with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(b) Before taking office, the appointee shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.
(c) (1) The Secretary serves at the pleasure of the Governor and is responsible directly to the Governor.
(2) The Secretary shall advise the Governor on all matters assigned to the units under the jurisdiction of the Secretary and is responsible for carrying out the Governor’s policies on matters assigned to the units under the jurisdiction of the Secretary.
(d) The Secretary is entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget.