(a) The Department shall: (1) maintain and supervise generally the home in accordance with this subtitle; and (2) adopt any regulation that is needed for management of the home, including regulations for admission, maintenance, and discharge of its residents. (b) (1) The Department may appoint a Director for the home and employ any other staff that is needed to manage the home properly. (2) In appointing or employing staff, the Department shall give preference to a veteran who has an honorable discharge from the armed forces. (3) The Director shall: (i) serve at the pleasure of the Secretary; and (ii) perform any duty that the Department requires.
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