1. (a) Members of the Council shall comply with the requirements of the Act.

2. (b) The Council consists of the following members, appointed by the Governor:

   1. (1) The State Superintendent of Schools, or the Superintendent's designee;
   2. (2) The Assistant State Superintendent of the Division of Rehabilitation Services, or the Assistant State Superintendent's designee;
   3. (3) The Secretary of Disabilities, or the Secretary's designee;
   4. (4) The Deputy Secretary of the Developmental Disabilities Administration, or the Deputy Secretary's designee;
   5. (5) The Secretary of Aging, or the Secretary's designee;
   6. (6) One representative of the Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities;
   7. (7) One representative of Disability Rights Maryland;
   8. (8) One representative of the Prevention and Health Promotion Administration or any other State entity authorized to administer funds provided under Title V of the federal Social Security Act;
   9. (9) One representative of the Maryland Medical Assistance Program or any other State entity authorized to administer funds provided under Title XIX of the federal Social Security Act;
   10. (10) One representative of a local nongovernmental agency;
   11. (11) One representative of a private nonprofit organization that provides services for individuals with developmental disabilities in the State; and
   12. (12) Any additional individuals necessary to meet the requirements of subsection (c) of this section and the Act.

3. (c)

   1. (1) At least 60% of the members of the Council must be:

      1. (i) Individuals with developmental disabilities;
      2. (ii) Parents or guardians of children with developmental disabilities; or
      3. (iii) Immediate relatives or guardians of adults with developmental disabilities who cannot advocate for themselves.

   2. (2) In addition to the requirements under paragraph (1) of this subsection:

      1. (i) At least one-third of the members must be individuals with developmental disabilities;
      2. (ii) At least one-third of the members must be parents or guardians of children with developmental disabilities or guardians or immediate relatives of adults with developmental disabilities who cannot advocate for themselves; and

      3. (iii) At least one member must be:

         1. 1. An individual with a developmental disability who resides or previously resided in an institution; or
         2. 2. An immediate relative or guardian of an individual with a developmental disability who resides or previously resided in an institution.
4. (d) The membership of the Council shall be geographically representative of the State and reflect the diversity of the State with respect to race and ethnicity.
5. (e) The Council shall elect a chair and vice chair from among its members.
6. (f) The Council shall adopt bylaws, policies, and operating procedures that are in compliance with the Act and with State law.

Added by Acts 2023, c. 15, § 1, eff. July 1, 2023; Acts 2023, c. 16, § 1, eff. July 1, 2023.