1. (a)

   1. (1) The Appeals Board consists of 6 members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.
   2. (2) An appeal before the Appeals Board shall be heard by a panel of not more than 3 members designated by the Chairman.

2. (b) Each member of the Appeals Board shall:

   1. (1) be qualified to serve in a quasi-judicial capacity; and
   2. (2) have a thorough knowledge of procurement practices and processes.
3. (c) Before taking office, each appointee to the Appeals Board shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.

4. (d)

   1. (1) The term of a member is 5 years.
   2. (2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Appeals Board on October 1, 1988.
   3. (3) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
   4. (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.
5. (e) The Governor may remove a member of the Appeals Board for cause.

Added by Acts 1988, c. 48, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1988. Amended by Acts 2022, c. 741, § 1, eff. June 1, 2022.