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term. The Governor shall designate as chairman of the Board one
of the members so appointed by him.

(c)  The members of the Board shall receive no salary per diem
and shall be entitled to receive their necessary and proper expenses
for travel and otherwise, out of the monies available therefor in
the hands of the Board.

(d)   Each member of the Board shall take the oath of office
as prescribed by the Constitution of the State of Maryland.

518.

(a)  The Board shall have the powers and duties listed in this
section.

(b)   The Board may appoint, discharge at pleasure, and fix the
compensation of the secretary and such clerical force as from time
to time in its judgment may be necessary in the administration of
this subtitle if it has funds available for the payment of such
persons, and may require any such employee to be covered by a
surety bond in accordance with the provisions of Sections 46
through 50 of Article 78A of this Code. The Board may lease, equip
and maintain appropriate office facilities required for its activities.

(c)  The Board may make, adopt, and amend such rules and regu-
lations as it deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this
subtitle.

(d)  The Board shall hold at least one meeting per year for the
purpose of examining candidates for registration as architects. It
may hold such other meetings and hearings as required for the
proper performance of its duties under this subtitle.

(e)  The Board may adopt a seal for use in transacting its official
business.

(f)   The Board shall keep a record of its proceedings and shall
make an annual report thereon to the Governor.

(g)  For the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this subtitle,
the Board:

(1)  May conduct investigations and hold hearings concerning any
matter covered by this subtitle at any time or place within the
State of Maryland;

(2)  In the conduct of any investigation or hearing, may require
by subpoena or summons the attendance and testimony of witnesses
and the production of any books, accounts, records, papers and cor-
respondence relating to any matter which the Board is authorized
by this subtitle to determine;

(3) May sign subpoenas, administer oaths and affirmations, ex-
amine witnesses and receive evidence. Subpoenas shall be signed
by any three members of the Board.

(4) In case of disobedience of any subpoena or the contumacy
of any witness appearing before the Board, the Board may apply
to the circuit court of any of the counties or to the Baltimore City
Court for an order. Such court may thereupon issue an order
requiring the person subpoenaed to obey the subpoena or to give