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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 21

In subsection (a)(1) of this section, the
reference to "24 members" is new language added
to reflect the apparent intent of former Article
2C, § 501(b)(3), which provided staggered terms
for the initial members of the State Advisory
Council.

In the introductory clause of subsection (a)(2)
of this section, the former reference to "public
and private" groups and agencies is deleted as
unnecessary.

Also in the introductory clause of subsection
(a)(2) of this section, the former, specific
reference to areas of concern "including
prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation" is
deleted as unnecessary.

The third sentence of former Article 2C, §
501(b)(2), which stated that the members need not
be appointed from each group listed, in subsection
(a)(2) of this section, is deleted as
unnecessary.

Former Article 2C, § 501(b)(4)(ii), which related
to the advisory council that existed before July
1, 1976, is deleted as obsolete.

The second sentence of former Article 2C, §
501(d), which allowed for successive terms, is
deleted as unnecessary. As a general rule, the
right to serve successive terms is not limited,
absent an express provision to the contrary.

As to the provisions of the federal Comprehensive
Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention,
Treatment, and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 that
relate to state advisory councils, see 42
U.S.C.A. § 4573(a)(3).

Defined terms: "Includes"/"including" § 1-101
"State Advisory Council" § 8-301

8-306. OFFICERS.

(A)   IN GENERAL.

FROM AMONG ITS MEMBERS, THE STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL
SHALL ELECT A CHAIRMAN AND A VICE CHAIRMAN.

(B)  ELECTIONS AND TERMS OF OFFICE.

THE MANNER OF ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND THEIR TERMS OF
OFFICE SHALL BE AS THE STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL DETERMINES.