Section 3-202 - Membership.
§ 3-202. Membership.
(a) Number; qualifications.- The Board consists of the following five members:
(1) one member appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate representing the public, who:
(i) is not an officer or employee of the State or a State employee organization; and
(ii) is not an elected official of the State or a State employee organization;
(2) two members with knowledge of labor issues chosen from a list of candidates submitted by each exclusive representative, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, who:
(i) are not officers or employees of the State or a State employee organization; and
(ii) are known for objective and independent judgment; and
(3) two members of the business community, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, who:
(i) are not officers or employees of the State or a State employee organization; and
(ii) are known for objective and independent judgment.
(b) Oath.- Before taking office, each member shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.
(c) Chairman.- From among its members, the Board shall elect a chairman.
(d) Term.-
(1) The term of a member is 6 years.
(2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2006.
(3) A vacancy shall be filled for an unexpired term in the same manner as an original appointment.
(4) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(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.
(e) Removal.- The Governor may remove a member only for incompetence or misconduct.
(f) Appointment considerations.- In making appointments to the Board, the Governor shall ensure, to the extent practicable, that:
(1) the ratio of male to female members and the racial makeup of the Board is reflective of the general population of the State; and
(2) each major geographic area of the State is represented on the Board.
[1999, ch. 298, § 2; 2006, ch. 62; 2010, ch. 72.]