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2011-07-14
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The Prince George’s County Council voted to confirm the appointments of Department Heads Thomas M. Himler, Office of Management and Budget, Gail D. Francis, Office of Finance, and Chief of Police, Mark A. Magaw.
“I am very pleased that the Council has approved these nominees, all of whom bring a wealth of experience, dedication, and talent to their agencies and departments,” said Baker. “As Acting Directors, they have proven their capacity to lead and to make a positive difference in this County. I am confident that they will continue to serve our residents with excellence and integrity.”
In accordance with the County Charter (Section 322: Confirmation of Administrative Appointments), heads of agencies in the Executive Branch are subject to confirmation by the County Council, which must act to confirm or reject such appointments within forty-five days of their submission. The County Council must also hold public hearings on all appointments not less than thirty days after they are submitted by the County Executive. In this morning’s hearings, Department Heads Himler, Francis, and Magaw were all confirmed by a unanimous vote of 8-0 (County Council Member Leslie Johnson was not present at the hearing