224                               LAWS OF MARYLAND                        [CH. 151

70G. ("Dependent", "Neglected" and "Delinquent" child defined.)
(a) The terms "dependent" or "neglected" child as used in this sub-
title shall be held to mean and include any child who is destitute or
homeless or abandoned or dependent upon the public for support
or is without proper care and guardianship, or is unlawfully kept
out of school, or mentally deficient, or is found living in conditions
endangering his physical or mental well being.

(b) The term "delinquent" child or children as used in this sub-title
shall be held to mean and include any child who violates any law
or ordinance of the State or County, or who commits any act which, if
committed by an adult would be a crime not punishable by death,
or by life imprisonment; who is incorrigible or is beyond the control
of his parents, guardian or custodian, or is habitually a truant, or who
without just cause or consent, deserts his home or place of abode,
who knowingly associates with thieves, vicious or depraved persons,
or is growing up in idleness or crime, or knowingly frequents any
gambling places, places where beer or intoxicating beverages are
sold, or who is guilty of indecent, immoral or lascivious conduct.

70H. (Adults—Penalties for bringing child within jurisdiction
of the Court.) Any adult over whom the Judge may have jurisdic-
tion under this sub-title for any wilful act, or omission contributing
to, encouraging or tending to cause any condition bringing a child
within the jurisdiction of the Court, if found guilty of any act or
omission as therein defined, shall be punishable by a fine not exceed-
ing $500.00, or imprisoned not exceeding two years, or by both such
fine and imprisonment. Upon any such conviction, the Judge shall
have power to impose sentence as aforesaid, or may suspend sen-
tence and place such adult on probation and by order impose upon
such adult during such period of probation such duty as shall be
deemed to be for the best interests of the child or other persons
concerned. The Judge may, hoivever, in his discretion waive jurisdic-
tion, and refer the case to the State's Attorney for appropriate action.

70-I. (Juvenile Court Committee.) (a) The County Council for
Montgomery County shall appoint a committee to be known as the
Montgomery County Juvenile Court Committee, which shall be com-
posed of such members as the County Council may appoint from
time to time. One-third of the members of this Committee shall be
appointed for a term of one year; one-third for a term of two years;
and one-third for a term of three years. Succeeding members shall
be appointed for a term of three years to fill vacancies caused by
expiring terms of office. Vacancies in the Committee, caused by
reasons other than expiration of terms, shall be filled as they occur
by appointments for the balance of the term in which such vacancy
or vacancies occur. The Judge for Juvenile Causes shall submit
names of persons for the Council to consider for appointment to said
Committee.

(b)  Said Committee shall elect a chairman and may elect such
other officers and, adopt such rules for the conduct of its affairs as
it deems necessary.

(c)   Said Montgomery County Juvenile Court Committee shall
have the folowing powers and duties: to advise the Judge for Juve-
nile Causes with regard to policies and procedures on all matters