(a) The Office shall include: (1) a full-time Correctional Ombudsman; (2) staff as provided in the State budget; and (3) the Juvenile Justice Monitoring Unit established in § 9-4012 of this subtitle. (b) (1) The Governor shall appoint the Correctional Ombudsman with the advice and consent of the Senate. (2) The Correctional Ombudsman shall serve for a term of 5 years. (3) At the end of a term, the Correctional Ombudsman continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies. (c) Salaries of the Ombudsman and staff and expenses for rent, equipment, supplies, and general operating expenses necessary for the work of the Office shall be as provided in the State budget.
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