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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING, & REGULATION

DEFUNCT AGENCIES


ADMINISTRATION
Abolished in Dec. 1999, at which time its units were placed under direction of Deputy Secretary.

ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT & SPECIAL OPERATIONS
Under Office of Employment Services, reorganized in 1997 as Management Support and Special Programs Team.

APPEALS DIVISION
Under Board of Appeals, reorganized as Lower Appeals Division in Oct. 1999.

BANK CORPORATE ACTIVITIES
Under Office of Financial Regulation, renamed Deposit Corporate Activities in Jan. 2008.

BANK SUPERVISION
Under Office of Financial Regulation, renamed Depository Supervision in Jan. 2008.

BANKING BOARD
(410) 230-6100

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Labor, Licensing, & Regulation to 6-year terms:
John R. Lane, 2011; Kamran A. Khan, 2012; Helen Won, 2012; Rasheed Tamir Kerriem, Ph.D., 2015; four vacancies.

Ex officio: Peter V. R. Franchot, Comptroller of Maryland

Established in 1935, the Banking Board advised the Commissioner of Financial Regulation on any matter concerning the business of any State banking institution (Chapter 489, Acts of 1935). The Board also assisted the Commissioner with approval or disapproval of applications by banking institutions and foreign banking corporations.

The Board was composed of nine members. Eight were appointed to six-year terms by the Governor with the advice of the Secretary of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation. The Comptroller of Maryland served ex officio (Code Financial Institutions Article, secs. 2-201 through 2-204).

Authorization for the Board was repealed effective July 1, 2011 (Chapter 332, Acts of 2011).

BOARD OF EXAMINING ENGINEERS
Reorganized as State Board of Stationary Engineers in Oct. 2005 (Chapter 613, Acts of 2005).

COMPUTER SERVICES
Under Information and Technology Management, renamed Office of Information Management in Jan. 2001.

CREDIT UNIONS
Under Office of Financial Regulation, merged with Bank Supervision in Nov. 2003 to form Bank and Credit Union Supervision.

DIVISION OF EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING
In July 2003, restructured as Division of Workforce Development.

DIVISION OF FINANCIAL REGULATION
Renamed Office of Financial Regulation.

DIVISION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Reorganized as Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning in July 2009 (Chapter 309, Acts of 2009).

EMPLOYER SERVICES
Under Office of Employment Services, renamed Business Resources and Services in April 2001.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS SERVICE
In 1965, the Employment Standards Service was formed as the Labor Standards Division. The Service administered laws governing child labor, employment agencies, and wage payment and collections. The Service also oversaw the licensing and certification required by these statutes. In response to specific complaints, the Service investigated and resolved claims by employees of violations of these laws.

The Service was responsible for protective labor laws concerned with children. The Child Labor Law specifies the conditions under which minors (aged 14 to 17) may be employed. The law requires employers to acquire a work permit for each youth hired (Code Labor & Employment Article, secs. 3-201 through 3-216).

Employment agencies in the State which charge applicants a fee were licensed and regulated by the Service (Code Business Regulation Article, secs. 9-101 through 9-601).

Under the Maryland Wage Payment and Collection Law, the Service was empowered to collect wages that are due an employee and have not been paid (Code Labor & Employment Article, secs. 3-501 through 3-509).

Abolished July 1, 2005.

ENFORCEMENT & COMPLAINTS
Under Office of Financial Regulation, renamed Enforcement and Consumer Services in Jan. 2008.

INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
Within the Office of the Secretary, Information and Technology Management started in January 2001. Formed to consolidate Departmental information technology functions, it oversaw two offices: Information Management, and Information Technology. In July 2005, reorganized as Office of Information Technology.

INFORMATION SERVICES
Under Administration, functions moved in 1997 to Information Technology within Office of Secretary.

INTERNAL ANALYSIS SECTION
The Internal Analysis Section administered benefits and revenue quality control; benefits payment control; internal security and program integrity; and management and analysis for the Unemployment Insurance Program. The Section also coordinated the agency's responses to all audits performed by outside auditors. It assigned and tracked corrective action to ensure that deficiencies were remedied. Each year, it would coordinate and direct statewide the Unemployment Insurance Quality Appraisal (federally mandated) to ensure continued funding of the Unemployment Insurance Program.

JOB SERVICE EMPLOYER COMMITTEES
STATEWIDE STEERING COMMITTEE
Vacancy, State Coordinator (410) 767-2041

Velva A. Cooper, Chair (chosen by Committee, 2-year term)
Richard Aarons; Vanessa Ali; Donna Ange; Wally Brown; Sandra Budock; David Esworthy; Susan Fine; Reba Fisher; Julius Gaal; Bobbi Haugh; Nancy Hipsley; Mary Lindeman; Dorothy McCracken; Lyla McDonald; Christopher R. Norris; Jean Patterson; Velma B. Rector; Rebecca Rollins; Emily Runser; Becky Schumaker; Robert Schweriner; Alan Sexton; Crissie Shultz; Melinda Souders; George N. Weeks III; Charlene Woolery.

LICENSING - NONDEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS
Under Office of Financial Regulation, renamed Nondepository Licensing in Jan. 2008.

LOCAL JOB SERVICE OFFICES
Under Division of Workforce Development, restructured as Local One-Stop Career Centers in 2004.

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SERVICES
Under Administration, functions moved to Information Technology within Office of Secretary in 1997.

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Under Office of the Secretary, renamed Information and Technology Management in Jan. 2001.

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Under Division of Workforce Development, functions transferred to Information and Technology Management within Office of Secretary in July 2004.

MANAGEMENT SUPPORT & SPECIAL PROGRAMS TEAM
Under Office of Employment Services, reorganized as Supportive and Technical Services in April 2001.

MARYLAND OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION COORDINATING COUNCIL
Reconstituted as State Workforce Information Committee in 1999.

MORTGAGE COMPLIANCE - NONDEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS
Under Office of Financial Regulation, renamed Nondepository Supervision and Compliance in Jan. 2008.

OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Under Division of Workforce Development, functions consolidated under Office of Field Operations in July 2004.

OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT TRAINING
In 1976, the Office of Employment Training was established as the State Manpower Planning Office within the Department of Human Resources. The Office reorganized in 1979 as the Training and Employment Office under the Community Programs Administration of the Department of Human Resources. In 1983, the Office became the Job Training and Placement Administration under the Department of Employment and Training, and was renamed in 1987 as the Office of Employment Training under the Division of Employment and Training within the Department of Economic and Employment Development. As part of the Division of Employment and Training, the Office transferred to the Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation in 1995. Within the Department, it joined the Division of Workforce Development in July 2003.

The Office administered programs authorized by the federal Workforce Investment Act. These included employment and training for economically disadvantaged adults and youth, and dislocated workers. Programs encompass vocational training, counseling, and on-the-job training, as well as summer employment and training for youth. Some programs were run by local service delivery areas and private industry councils.

In accordance with federal law, the Governor designated twelve local service delivery areas, which consisted of a county or group of counties. In each, a private industry council decided what employment and training services were needed. Appointed by local government, the councils represented State and local government, community colleges, and private industry.

The Office also supported the Department's management of the Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Program.

Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Program. Created by the federal Family Support Act, the Program offered employment training, education, employment support services, and job placement to recipients of public assistance. The Office worked with local private industry councils which conduct the Program with other local agencies of social services, education, and economic development.

Under Division of Workforce Development, functions combined and reorganized as Office of Field Operations in July 2004.

OFFICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & PROGRAM EQUITY
Under Deputy Secretary, renamed Office of Fair Practices in Aug. 2008.

OFFICE OF FEDERAL RESOURCES
Reorganized as Grants Management Unit within Budget and Fiscal Services in Dec. 1999.

OFFICE OF FIELD OPERATIONS
Under Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning, renamed Office of Workforce Development in May 2011.

OFFICE OF LABOR MARKET ANALYSIS & INFORMATION
Under Division of Workforce Development, reorganized in July 2004 as two offices: Labor Statistics, and Workforce Information and Performance.

OFFICE OF LABOR STATISTICS
Under Division of Workforce Development, functions assumed by Office of Workforce Information and Performance in Dec. 2006.

OFFICE OF PROGRAM ANALYSIS & AUDIT
Under Deputy Secretary, abolished in July 2008.

OFFICE OF UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
In July 2003, separated from Division of Employment and Training and renamed Division of Unemployment Insurance.

POLICY COORDINATION
Position of Assistant Secretary for Policy Coordination ended in 1998.

POLICY - NONDEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS
Under Office of Financial Regulation, renamed Internal Policy in Jan. 2008.

PRE-RELEASE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
Under Office of Employment Services, abolished in April 2001.

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
Renamed Communications and Media Relations Office in July 2003.

REGULATORY POLICY & PROGRAMS
In 1995, Regulatory Policy and Programs organized within the Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation to oversee three divisions: Financial Regulation; Occupational and Professional Licensing; and Racing. Formerly headed by an assistant secretary, phased out in Jan. 2003.

STATE BOARD OF DOCKING MASTERS
The State Board of Docking Masters formed on October 1, 2000 (Chapter 509, Acts of 2000). The Board adopted regulations and passed orders to govern and regulate licensed docking masters. It was responsible for docking service safety.

The five-member Board was appointed to two-year terms by the Governor with Senate advice and consent and the advice of the Secretary of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation. The Board was abolished Oct. 1, 2004 (Code Business Occupations & Professions Article, secs. 5.5 -101 through 5.5-602). Abolished Oct. 1, 2004 (Chapter 520, Acts of 2004); functions transferred to State Board of Pilots.

WORK GROUP TO STUDY DEBT SETTLEMENT SERVICES INDUSTRY
Staff: Michael J. Jackson (410) 230-6017; e-mail:
mjackson@dllr.state.md.us

Appointed by Commissioner of Financial Regulation:
Mark A. Kaufman, Chair

Donna Bernstein; William Binzel; Rebecca Bowman; Sabrina Brown; Tamela D. Burt; Beth Clay; Michael Croxon; D. Robert Enten; Eric S. Friedman; James F. Godfrey; Deborah Gordon; Mary Beth Halpern; Gail Hillebrand; Peter Holland; Cheryl L. Hystad; Michael J. Jackson; Jenna Keehnen; David Leuthold; Kelly Mack; Nicholas G. Manis; Robin McKinney; Joseph Miedusiewski; Jean Noonan; Anne Baker Norton; Phillip Robinson; Neil J. Ruther; Steven Sakamoto-Wengel; Daniel Savery; David W. Stamper; Brian Tawney; Tony Taylor; Marceline White; Chris Young; Philip Ziperman.

In July 2010, the Commissioner of Financial Regulation convened the Work Group to Study Debt Settlement Services Industry (Chapters 338 & 339, Acts of 2010). The Work Group was charged with considering how Maryland could best regulate the debt settlement services industry; whether such businesses should be licensed; and what the fiscal impact would be if licenses were required.

The Work Group reported its findings to the Senate Finance Committee and the House Economic Matters Committee in December 2010.

WORKFORCE CREATION & ADULT EDUCATION TRANSITION COUNCIL
Staff: Elisabeth A. Sachs (410) 230-6008; e-mail: esachs@dllr.state.md.us
web:
www.dllr.state.md.us/adulted/aecouncil.shtml

Co-Chair: Nancy S. Grasmick, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools
Co-Chair: Thomas E. Perez, Secretary of Labor, Licensing, & Regulation

Appointed by Governor: Mary C. Baykan; Shirley Bigley-LaMotte; Rev. Dr. Karen Brown; Barbara Denman; Christopher Eddings; Robert L. Green; Shelley Johnson; Patricia Keeton; Fred Mason, Jr.; Jason Perkins-Cohen.

Appointed by Senate President: Thomas M. Middleton

Appointed by House Speaker: C. Sue Hecht

Representing Maryland Association for Adult Community & Continuing Education: Melinda Brown

Representing Maryland Workforce Development Association: Daniel P. McDermott

Representing Maryland Association of Community Colleges: James F. LaCalle, Ed.D.

Ex officio: David W. Edgerley, Secretary of Business & Economic Development; Gary D. Maynard, Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services; James E. Lyons, Sr., Ph.D., Secretary of Higher Education; William E. Kirwan, Ph.D., Chancellor, University System of Maryland; William G. Robertson, Chair, Governor's Workforce Investment Board.

In July 2008, the Workforce Creation and Adult Education Transition Council was created (Chapter 134, Acts of 2008). The Council was to plan for the transfer of adult education, literacy and correctional education programs from the State Department of Education to the Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation. The transfer is effective July 1, 2009. Also, the Council worked to develop a new State plan for adult education; identify and coordinate any other State adult education programs; recommend a framework for adult education services through the Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation; and recommend the scope of responsibilities and the membership for a State advisory council on adult education, literacy, and workforce development. Further, the Council considered the overlap of correctional education with juvenile services education, and what adverse affect transferring correctional education might have on juvenile services.

The Council reported to the Governor and General Assembly in December 2008.

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