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§ 8-309. Local advisory councils

MD Lab & Emp Code § 8-309 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    The Secretary shall appoint local advisory councils.

(b)    Each local advisory council shall consist of:

(1)    an equal number of members who represent employees and who represent employers; and

(2)    the number of members who represent the general public that the Secretary sets.

(c)    Each member of a local advisory council who represents employees or who represents employers shall be regarded as a representative of employees or employers because of affiliation, employment, or vocation.

(d)    A member of a local advisory council:

(1)    may not receive compensation; but

(2)    is entitled to reimbursement for necessary expenses.

(e)    The local advisory councils shall help the Secretary to:

(1)    develop policies and discuss problems related to the administration of this title; and

(2)    ensure impartiality and freedom from political influence in the solution of those problems.

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