Section 8-204 - Quorum; meetings; compensation; staff. - Maryland Statutes

§ 8-204. Quorum; meetings; compensation; staff.
 

(a)  Quorum.-  

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a majority of the full authorized membership of the Board that includes at least one officer is a quorum. 

(2) In addition to the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection, on a matter concerning licensing or disciplining of an individual, a quorum shall include: 

(i) At least three registered nurse members if a registered nurse or an applicant for a license as a registered nurse is involved; or 

(ii) At least two licensed practical nurse members if a licensed practical nurse or an applicant for a license as a licensed practical nurse is involved. 

(b)  Meetings.- In addition to the other meeting requirements of this title, the Board shall meet: 

(1) At the request of the Secretary; or 

(2) If necessary to transact its business. 

(c)  Compensation and reimbursement for expenses.- In accordance with the State budget, each member of the Board is entitled to: 

(1) Compensation, at a rate determined by the Board, for each day on which the member is engaged in the duties of the member's office; and 

(2) Reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations. 

(d)  Staff.- The Board may: 

(1) Employ a staff in accordance with the State budget; 

(2) Define the duties of its staff; and 

(3) Employ an executive director who shall be a registered nurse with a minimum of a master's degree in nursing or the equivalent, in the judgment of the Board, in professional education and administrative experience. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 294; 1981, ch. 8, § 2; 1990, ch. 6, § 11; 1993, ch. 422; 2002, ch. 165.]