An administrative hearing provides the opportunity for a citizen to appear before an administrative law judge to obtain an impartial review of an action taken by a State administrative agency with which the citizen disagrees. Administrative law judges are independent of the government agency whose action is being contested. Though based in the Baltimore area, the judges hear cases statewide.
The Office is headed by the Chief Administrative Law Judge, who is appointed to a six-year term by the Governor with Senate advice and consent (Code State Government Article, secs. 9-1601 through 9-1610).
The Council's ten members serve four-year terms. Seven are appointed by the Governor. The Senate President chooses a senator and the House Speaker a delegate to serve on the Council. The Attorney General serves ex officio (Code State Government Article, secs. 9-1608 through 9-1610).
STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
Authorized in 1989, the State Advisory Council on Administrative Hearings was created in 1990 (Chapter 788, Acts of 1989). The Council advises the Chief Administrative Law Judge and identifies issues of importance to Administrative Law Judges that should be addressed by the Chief Administrative Law Judge. The Council also reviews matters relating to administrative hearings, the administrative process, and policies and regulations proposed by the Chief Administrative Law Judge.
Maryland Constitutional Offices & Agencies
Maryland Departments
Maryland Independent Agencies
Maryland Executive Commissions, Committees, Task Forces, & Advisory Boards
Maryland Universities & Colleges
Maryland Counties
Maryland Municipalities
Maryland at a Glance
Maryland Manual On-Line
Search the Manual
e-mail: mdmanual@mdarchives.state.md.us