Section 8-705 - Governing Board. - Maryland Statutes

§ 8-705. Governing Board.
 

(a)  In general.- The Board shall govern a program. 

(b)  Members.-  

(1) The Board consists of 25 members. 

(2) Of the 25 members: 

(i) 5 shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice of the State Superintendent and the advice and consent of the Senate; and 

(ii) 20 shall be selected in accordance with the charter and bylaws of the program. 

(c)  Terms.-  

(1) The term of a member is 3 years. 

(2) The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2006. 

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

(4) A member may not serve for more than 3 consecutive full terms. 

(5) A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner in which the vacating member was appointed or selected. 

(d)  Officers.- The Board shall determine its officers. 
 

[2006, ch. 397.]