904                                           LAWS OF MARYLAND                                    Ch. 21

19-204. OFFICERS.

ANNUALLY, FROM AMONG THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION:

(1)  THE GOVERNOR SHALL APPOINT A CHAIRMAN; AND

(2)  THE CHAIRMAN SHALL APPOINT A VICE CHAIRMAN.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived
without substantive change from the first
sentence of former Article 43, § 568Ja.

The phrase "from among the members of the
Commission" is new language added for clarity.

Defined term: "Commission" § 19-201

19-205. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.

(A)  POSITION AND APPOINTMENT.

WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE GOVERNOR, THE COMMISSION SHALL
APPOINT AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WHO IS THE CHIEF
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF THE COMMISSION.

(B)  RESPONSIBILITY TO COMMISSION.

THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SERVES AT THE PLEASURE OF THE
COMMISSION.

(C)  DUTIES.

UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE COMMISSION, THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR SHALL PERFORM ANY DUTY OR FUNCTION THAT THE
COMMISSION REQUIRES.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived
without substantive change from the first
sentence of former Article 43, § 568La. and the
first sentence and, as it related to the
Executive Director, the second sentence of b.

Defined term: "Commission" § 19-201

19-206. QUORUM; MEETINGS; COMPENSATION; STAFF.

(A) QUORUM.

A MAJORITY OF THE FULL AUTHORIZED MEMBERSHIP OF THE
COMMISSION IS A QUORUM. HOWEVER, THE COMMISSION MAY NOT ACT
ON ANY MATTER UNLESS AT LEAST 4 MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
CONCUR.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language derived
without substantive change from the first clause