OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

The Secretary of Natural Resources heads the
Department. The Secretary is appointed by the
Governor with Senate advice and consent.
Under the direct supervision of the Office of the
Secretary are the following services: Chcsapeake Bay
Trust, Intergovernmental Relations, Public Affairs
Office, and Upper Potomac River Commission.

UPPER POTOMAC RIVER COMMISSION
John J. McMullen, Jr., Chairperson, 1995

Appointed by Allegany County Board of County
Commissioners: R. Neil Williams, 1989

Appointed by Garrett County Board of County
Commissioners: John Adams, Jr., 1989

Maryland Avenue Extended
Wcsrcrnporr, MD 21562 777-1515

The Upper Potomac River Commission was
established in 1935 (Chapter 409, Acts of 1935).
It supervises the Savage River Dam, which regu-
lates the flow of the Potomac River. The Commis-
sion has jurisdiction over the water resources of
Allegany County and Election District 4
(Bloomington) in Garrett County
The Commission consists of three members ap-
pointed for six-year terms. The Governor appoints
the chairperson, and the Allegany County and Gar-
rett County Boards of County Commissioners each
appoint one member.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY,
CHESAPEAKE BAY PROGRAMS

Vema E. Han-ison,Aauft»»t Secretary for
Chtsapeakt Bay Programs

Tawes State Office Building
580 Taylor Ave.
Annapolis, MD 21401 974-2255

The position of Assistant Secretary for
Chesapeake Bay Programs was created in 1988.The
Assistant Secretary is responsible for the

Department's relations with citizens groups and the
Governor's staff concerning the Chesapeake Bay
Program. The Assistant Secretary also is responsible
for budgetary matters related to the Program.

DEPUTY SECRETARY

John R. Griffin, Deputy Secretary
974-3043

ADVISOKT COUNCIL ON DISABILITIES ISSUES

Howard Nickelson, Chairperson 594-9652
Contact: John R. Griffin 974-3043

The Advisory Council on Disabilities Issues was
formed by the Secretary of Natural Resources in
1985. The Council advises the Department on is-
sues related to the accessibility of Departmental
facilities, programs, activities, and job opportunities
to disabled persons. Council members are ap-
pointed by the Secretary of Natural Resources
(Code Natural Resources Article, sec. l-102(d)).

ADVISORY BOARD
Erwin C. Hannum, Chairperson

Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources: Ralph A.
Birely; James B. Coulter; Carlton E. Dize;
Germaine Gallagher; Ralph A. Gray; Jordan L.
Harding; C. Porter Hopkins; John D. Jeffries;
Edward Middleton; Henry Naylor; William H.
Parker; Robert L. Peltzer, Sr.; Larry W. Simns;
Victor P. Skruck, Sr.; Hubert I. Snyder; Dorothy
P. SranciU; R. Thomas Thayer.

In 1969, the Secretary of Natural Resources was
authorized to create an advisory board for the
Department (Chapter 154, Acts of 1969). The
Secretary determines the size of the Board. Mem-
bers represent professional areas or fields of en-
deavor with which the Department is concerned
(Code Natural Resources Article, sec. 1-105).