Md. Code Ann., State Fin. & Proc. § 5A-336
Advisory Committee on Archaeology
Effective Oct 1, 2005Added as Housing and Community Development § 5-436 by Acts 2005, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2005. Transferred to State Finance and Procurement § 5A-336 by Acts 2005, c. 440, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2005.State of Maryland
- (a) There is an Advisory Committee on Archaeology.
(b)
- (1) The Committee consists of seven members appointed by the Governor on recommendation of the Secretary and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
- (2) The Committee shall include representatives of reputable museums, institutions of higher education, other recognized scientific or historical institutions or organizations, and qualified private firms that provide archaeological services.
- (c) Each member of the Committee shall have skill and knowledge in archaeological matters.
(d)
- (1) The term of a member is 3 years and begins on July 1.
- (2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Committee on October 1, 2005.
- (3) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
- (4) 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.
- (e) The Committee shall elect a chair from among its members.
(f)
- (1) The Committee shall meet at least four times a year at the times and places that the chair sets.
(2) At every meeting at least one of the following officers shall attend:
- (i) the Chief Archaeologist;
- (ii) the State Terrestrial Archaeologist; or
- (iii) the State Underwater Archaeologist.
(g) A member of the Committee:
- (1) may not receive compensation for duties performed as a member; but
- (2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations,1 as provided in the State budget.
(h) The Committee shall:
- (1) advise and assist the Archaeology Office on archaeological matters; and
- (2) review policies, plans, and regulations relating to archaeological matters.
Added as Housing and Community Development § 5-436 by Acts 2005, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2005. Transferred to State Finance and Procurement § 5A-336 by Acts 2005, c. 440, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2005.
COMAR 23.02.01.01 et seq.