Md. Code Regs. 12.07.01.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 8, April 19, 2024

Section 12.07.01.03 - Duties of the Executive Director

A. The Executive Director is appointed as provided in Correctional Services Article, § 10-203, Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. The Executive Director shall:

(1) Act as chief administrative officer for the Office ensuring that all records and files are properly maintained;

(2) Docket and acknowledge receipt of a grievance;

(3) Conduct a preliminary review of each grievance as required under Regulation .06 of this chapter;

(4) Prepare a written summary of the grievance that specifies issues that may be considered at a hearing;

(5) Compile documents that may be considered in a preliminary review or a hearing that include, without limitation:

(a) Institutional reports,

(b) Classification records,

(c) Disciplinary proceeding records,

(d) Administrative remedy procedure decisions, and

(e) Any other information or citations of law that may be useful in determining the merits of the grievance;

(6) If necessary, conduct a preliminary investigation of the grievance;

(7) If a hearing is necessary, make a preliminary determination of a grievant's request for a representative or witness, or both;

(8) If a hearing is necessary, refer the grievance to the Office of Administrative Hearings; and

(9) Prepare the record of the agency, when requested, for judicial review.

Md. Code Regs. 12.07.01.03

Regulation .03D amended effective August 6, 1990 (17:15 Md. R. 1861)
Regulations .03 adopted effective June 6, 1994 (21:11 Md. R. 952)