Section 2-204 - Commission of the Maryland Geological Survey. - Maryland Statutes

§ 2-204. Commission of the Maryland Geological Survey.
 

(a)  Commission established; composition, tenure, chairman, terms, vacancies and compensation of Commission.- There is a Commission of the Maryland Geological Survey in the Survey. It consists of five members appointed by the Secretary from among citizens of the State who have character, ability, and active interest in the proper development, use, and conservation of geologic, mineral, and water resources. The members shall select their own chairman. A member's term of office is five years. The Secretary may remove any member for cause, and any vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term. A member may not receive compensation for his services, but shall be reimbursed for necessary travel expenses and disbursements made in order to attend any meeting or perform any other official duty. 

(b)  Commission to act in advisory capacity.- The Commission shall advise the Director of the Survey with respect to any matter within the Survey's jurisdiction. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 66C, §§ 15, 16; 1973, 1st Sp. Sess., ch. 4, § 1; 1977, ch. 784, § 5; 1990, ch. 57, § 1.]