Ch. 228                                    2004 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(iii) one representative from a labor trade.
2-304.

(a)     (1) The Governor shall appoint a chairman from among the members of
the Council selected under § [2-303(7)(i)] 2-303(8)(I) of this subtitle.

(2) The Council shall determine the times and places of the meetings of
the Council.

(b)     A quorum of the Council is eight members.

(c)      (i) Unless extended by law, the terms of members end on [August 31,
2004] AUGUST 31, 2007.

(2) If a vacancy occurs during the term of a member, the appointing
authority shall appoint another individual to serve the remainder of the term.

(d)     A member of the Council:

(1)     may not receive compensation for duties performed as a member of
the Council; but

(2)     is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State
Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

(e)     The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services shall provider
(1) a full-time Executive Director; and

(2)     staff support and technical assistance.
2-305.

The Council shall [:

(1)] gather information[,] AND solicit ideas[, and advise and provide
guidance to the Executive Director] on ways to:

[(i)] (1) develop transitional supports and expand employment
opportunities for offenders both in institutional and community settings;

[(ii)] (2) provide more extensive employment counseling for
offenders under correctional control;

[(iii)] (3) transfer successful institutional programs and services
that prepare offenders for employment and provide employment opportunities to
community settings;

[(iv)] (4) increase job placement and job retention rates for all
offenders under correctional control;

[(v)] (5) improve the overall coordination of employment services
for offenders;

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