1. (a)

   1. (1) The term of a member is 3 years.
   2. (2) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
   3. (3) A member appointed to fill a vacancy in an unexpired term serves only for the remainder of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
   4. (4) A member of the Advisory Board may not serve more than two consecutive terms.
   5. (5) The terms of the members of the Advisory Board are staggered as required by the terms provided for members on October 1, 2005.
2. (b) The members of the Advisory Board shall elect a chair of the Advisory Board each year.
3. (c) A majority of the members present at a meeting shall constitute a quorum for transacting business or performing any duties.
4. (d) The Advisory Board shall meet at least once every other month.

5. (e) A member of the Advisory Board:

   1. (1) May not receive compensation; but
   2. (2) Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations,¹ as provided in the State budget.
6. (f) The Maryland Department of Health and the Department of Disabilities shall jointly provide staff support and technical assistance for the Advisory Board.

Added by Acts 2005, c. 306, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2005. Amended by Acts 2017, c. 62, § 6.

COMAR 23.02.01.01 et seq.