Section 5-703 - Membership. - Maryland Statutes

§ 5-703. Membership.
 

(a)  Multidisciplinary and multiagency.- The State Team shall be a multidisciplinary and multiagency review team, composed of at least 25 members, including: 

(1) The Attorney General; 

(2) The Chief Medical Examiner; 

(3) The Secretary of Human Resources; 

(4) The Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene; 

(5) The State Superintendent of Schools; 

(6) The Secretary of Juvenile Services; 

(7) The Special Secretary for Children, Youth, and Families; 

(8) The Secretary of State Police; 

(9) The president of the State's Attorneys' Association; 

(10) The chief of the Division of Vital Records of the Department; 

(11) A representative of the State SIDS Information and Counseling Program; 

(12) The Director of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration of the Department; 

(13) Two pediatricians with experience in diagnosing and treating injuries and child abuse and neglect, appointed by the Governor from a list submitted by the State Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics; and 

(14) Eleven members of the general public with interest or expertise in child safety and welfare, appointed by the Governor, including child advocates, CASA volunteers, health and mental health professionals, and attorneys who represent children. 

(b)  Designation of representatives.- The members described under subsection (a)(1) through (12) of this section may designate representatives from their departments or offices to represent them on the State Team. 

(c)  Staffing.- The State Team may employ a staff in accordance with the State budget. Each member of the Team under subsection (a)(1) through (12) of this section shall provide sufficient staff support to complete the State Team's responsibilities. 

(d)  Expenses.- Members of the State Team shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of their duties in accordance with the Standard State Travel Regulations and as provided in the State budget. 

(e)  Chairperson.- The State Team shall select a chairperson from among its members. 

(f)  Meetings.- The State Team shall meet not less than once every 3 months. 
 

[1999, chs. 355, 356; 2003, ch. 53, § 6; 2004, ch. 25, § 6.]