§ 19-208

(a) The power of the Secretary over plans, proposals, and projects of units in the Department does not include the power to disapprove or modify any decision or determination that the Commission makes under authority specifically delegated by law to the Commission.

(b) (1) The power of the Secretary to transfer by rule, regulation, or written directive, any staff, functions, or funds of units in the Department does not apply to any staff, function, or funds of the Commission.

(2) The Secretary may assess an administrative charge on the Commission to fund services provided to the Commission by the Department.

(3) The amount to be paid by the Commission to the Department for administrative costs, not to exceed 30.5% of the salaries of the Commission, shall be based on indirect costs or services benefiting the Commission, less overhead costs paid directly by the Commission.

(c) (1) The power of the Secretary over the procurement procedure for units in the Department does not apply to the procurement procedure for the Commission.

(2) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection, any procurement for services to be performed or for supplies to be delivered to the Commission is subject to the purposes and requirements of the State Finance and Procurement Article.