CONSTITUTIONAL REVISION STUDY DOCUMENTSHead: Chairman selected by the Board.

Members: 10 employees. 9 are appointed by the governor as follows:
5 must be active farmers from each of five designated areas
of the State; 2 must be active farmers representing the State
at large; and 2 must represent businesses or services directly
related to agriculture. The tenth member, designated by the
State Board of Agriculture, serves ex officio and without vote.

Term: 3 years, staggered.

Removal: Not statutory provision.

Employees: Board appoints secretary, clerks, and clerical help.

Function: To formulate proposals for the advancement of Maryland
agriculture and serve as an advisory body to the State Board
of Agriculture (the Board of Regents).

St. Mary's College of Maryland
13.03.00.01

Established By: Md. Code Ann., art. 77, § 248.

Head: Board of Trustees.

Members: 12 members appointed by governor.

Terms: 6 years—staggered.

Removal: No statutory provision.

Employees: Board appoints head of College.

Merit system: 37 merit; 29 unclassified.

President Excluded as professionals—Md. Code Ann.,
Faculty art. 64A, § 3.

Registrars Exempted upon request with governor's approval
Librarians —Md. Code Ann., art. 64A, § 3.

Function: Administer St. Mary's College.

Advisory Council for Higher Education

13.09.00.01

Established By: Md. Code Ann., art. 77, § 325.
Head: Chairman designated by the Council.

Members: A 9-member council appointed by the governor with Senate
confirmation.

Term: 6 years, staggered.
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