1. A. The Council shall consist of 34 members appointed by the Secretary according to Health-General Article, §13-203, Annotated Code of Maryland.

2. B. A member shall:

   1. (1) Be a Maryland resident; or
   2. (2) If a qualified Maryland resident is not available to be appointed to a Council position, possess special knowledge or training required for the Council position to which they are appointed.

3. C. A member that is subject to term limits:

   1. (1) Shall serve a 4-year term;
   2. (2) May serve two consecutive full terms;
   3. (3) At the end of a term, shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies;
   4. (4) If appointed after a term has begun, shall only serve for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies; and
   5. (5) May not be reappointed to the Council for 4 years after serving two consecutive full terms.
4. D. Members shall serve on at least one committee.

5. E. The Council Chair shall:

   1. (1) Be appointed by the Secretary;
   2. (2) Serve a 2-year term;
   3. (3) Be allowed to serve two consecutive terms; and
   4. (4) Appoint the Chairs of the committees.

Authority: Health-General Article, §§13-201—13-206, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: January 29, 2018 (45:2 Md. R. 69)