(a)    (1)    There is a Coordinating Council for Juvenile Services Educational Programs in the Department.

(2)    The Council is within the State Department of Education for administrative and budgetary purposes.

(b)    (1)    The Council consists of the following members:

(i)    As ex officio members:

1.    The State Superintendent of Schools;

2.    The Secretary of Budget and Management;

3.    The Secretary of Juvenile Services;

4.    The Secretary of Higher Education; and

5.    The Executive Director of the Maryland Association of Community Colleges, or the Executive Director’s designee;

(ii)    A county superintendent of schools, from a county in which a residential facility is located, appointed by the Public School Superintendents’ Association of Maryland;

(iii)    One member appointed by the Maryland Association of Boards of Education;

(iv)    One resident of each of the following counties, appointed by the Governor, in consultation with the county executive or mayor of the county:

1.    Anne Arundel County;

2.    Baltimore City;

3.    Baltimore County;

4.    Frederick County;

5.    Howard County;

6.    Montgomery County; and

7.    Prince George’s County; and

(v)    Two residents of the State appointed by the Governor.

(2)    (i)    The term of each member appointed under paragraph (1)(ii), (iii), and (iv) of this subsection is 2 years.

(ii)    The term of each member appointed under paragraph (1)(v) of this subsection is 4 years.

(iii)    At the end of a term, an appointed member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

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

(c)    Each member of the Council:

(1)    Serves without compensation; but

(2)    Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses in accordance with the Standard State Travel Regulations.

(d)    (1)    The State Superintendent shall serve as chairman of the Council.

(2)    The Council shall designate the time and place of its meetings and may adopt rules for the conduct of the meetings.

(3)    The State Department of Education shall provide technical and clerical assistance and support to the Council.