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Ch. 62 2006 LAWS OF MARYLAND
(2) two members [with knowledge of labor issues] CHOSEN FROM A LIST
OF FIVE CANDIDATES SUBMITTED JOINTLY BY THE EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTATIVES
BY EACH EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTATIVE, appointed by the Governor with the advice
and consent of the Senate, who:
(i) are not officers or employees of the State or [an] A STATE
employee organization; and
(ii) are known for objective and independent judgment; and
(3) two members of the business community, appointed by the Governor
with the advice and consent of the Senate, who:
(I) ARE NOT OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OR A STATE
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION; AND
(II) are known for objective and independent judgment.
(b) Before taking office, each [appointed] member shall take the oath
required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.
(c) [With the advice of the Secretary, the Governor shall designate a chairman
from among the appointed members of the Board] FROM AMONG ITS MEMBERS, THE
BOARD SHALL ELECT A CHAIRMAN.
(d) [The Secretary or the Secretary's designee shall serve as a continuing
member.
(e)] (1) The term of [an appointed] A member is 6 years.
(2) The terms of [appointed] members are staggered as required by the
terms provided for [appointed] members of the Board on July 1, [1999] 2006.
(3) A vacancy shall be filled for an unexpired term in the same manner
as an original appointment.
(4) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is
appointed and qualifies.
(5) A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for
the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
[(f)] (E) The Governor may remove [an appointed] A member ONLY for
incompetence or misconduct.
[(g)] (F) In making appointments to the Board, the Governor shall ensure, to
the extent practicable, that:
(1) the ratio of male and female members and the racial makeup of the
Board is reflective of the general population of the State; and
(2) each major geographic area of the State is represented on the Board.
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