Section 9-108 - Quorum; meetings; minutes; compensation; staff. - Maryland Statutes

§ 9-108. Quorum; meetings; minutes; compensation; staff.
 

(a)  Quorum.-  

(1) A majority of the full authorized membership of the Commission is a quorum. 

(2) The Commission may not act unless at least 3 members concur. 

(b)  Meetings.- The Commission shall determine the times and places of its meetings. 

(c)  Minutes.-  

(1) The secretary of the Commission promptly shall send the Governor a certified copy of the minutes of each meeting of the Commission. 

(2) The minutes shall include a copy of each regulation of the Agency that is adopted. 

(d)  Compensation and reimbursement for expenses.- As provided in the State budget, a member of the Commission: 

(1) may receive compensation; and 

(2) is entitled to reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of the duties as a member. 

(e)  Staff.-  

(1) With the advice of the Commission, the Director may employ deputy directors and other staff in accordance with the State budget. 

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection or otherwise by law, the staff of the Commission is in the State Personnel Management System. 

(3) A deputy director is in the executive service of the State Personnel Management System. However, a deputy director may be removed only for cause after being given notice and an opportunity for a hearing. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 88D, §§ 5, 8, 9; 1984, ch. 284, § 1; 1993, ch. 10, § 5; 1997, ch. 743; 1998, ch. 351; 2007 Sp. Sess., ch. 4.]