§ 11-532. Advisory Committee -- Membership

MD Bus Reg Code § 11-532 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    (1)    The Advisory Committee consists of 5 members appointed by the Commission with the approval of the Secretary.

(2)    Of the 5 members of the Advisory Committee:

(i)    2 shall be members of and recommended by the Maryland Horse Breeders Association;

(ii)    1 shall be recommended by the mile thoroughbred racing licensees;

(iii)    1 shall be recommended by the Maryland State Fair and Agricultural Society, Inc.; and

(iv)    1 shall be a member of and appointed by the Commission.

(b)    (1)    The term of a member of the Advisory Committee is 1 year and begins on June 1.

(2)    If the Maryland Horse Breeders Association, the mile thoroughbred racing licensees, or the Maryland State Fair and Agricultural Society, Inc., by June 1 fails to recommend an individual to be a member of the Advisory Committee, the Commission with the approval of the Secretary shall appoint the member.

(3)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed.

(4)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed.

(c)    The Governor may remove a member of the Advisory Committee for incompetence or misconduct.