1. (a) There is a Commission on Aging in the Department.

2. (b)

   1. (1) The Commission consists of 13 members appointed by the Governor as follows:

      1. (i) 1 shall be a member of the Senate of Maryland, who may not vote;
      2. (ii) 1 shall be a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, who may not vote; and
      3. (iii) 11 shall be selected to reflect the geographic diversity of the State and because of their interest in the needs of seniors.
   2. (2) At least 7 members shall be at least 55 years old.

3. (c)

   1. (1) The term of a member of the Commission is 4 years.
   2. (2) The terms of members appointed under subsection (b)(1)(iii) of this section are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Commission on October 1, 2007.
   3. (3) A member of the Commission appointed under subsection (b)(1)(iii) of this section may not serve more than two consecutive terms.
   4. (4) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
   5. (5) A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
4. (d) From among the members of the Commission, the Governor shall designate a chair.

5. (e) A member of the Commission:

   1. (1) may not receive compensation as a member of the Commission; but
   2. (2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations¹ as provided in the State budget.

6. (f) The Commission shall:

   1. (1) exercise the powers and perform the duties specified in this title;

   2. (2) review:

      1. (i) ongoing statewide programs and activities for seniors; and
      2. (ii) new statewide programs for seniors before the programs are implemented; and
   3. (3) make recommendations to the Secretary about statewide programs and activities for seniors.

Added by Acts 2007, c. 3, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2007. Amended by Acts 2015, c. 58, § 1, eff. June 1, 2015.

COMAR 23.02.01.01 et seq.