§ 24-1103. Board of Directors.

MD Educ Code § 24-1103 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    A Board of Directors shall administer and manage the Program.

(b)    The Board consists of the following members:

(1)    Two members appointed by the President of the Senate;

(2)    Two members appointed by the Speaker of the House; and

(3)    Three members appointed by the Governor.

(c)    In making appointments to the Board, the President, Speaker, and Governor shall consider:

(1)    The professional or personal experience of the individual in community or other service, nonprofit management, civic engagement, or volunteerism; and

(2)    The cultural, geographic, racial, ethnic, and gender diversity of the State.

(d)    A member of the Board:

(1)    May not receive compensation as a member of the Board; but

(2)    Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

(e)    (1)    The term of a member of the Board is 4 years.

(2)    The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members on June 1, 2016.

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

(f)    (1)    A member appointed by the President may be removed by the President for the reasons stated in paragraph (4) of this subsection.

(2)    A member appointed by the Speaker may be removed by the Speaker for the reasons stated in paragraph (4) of this subsection.

(3)    A member appointed by the Governor may be removed by the Governor for the reasons stated in paragraph (4) of this subsection.

(4)    A member of the Board may be removed for:

(i)    Incompetence;

(ii)    Misconduct;

(iii)    Immorality; or

(iv)    Failure to perform the duties of the position.