Ch. 306

LAWS OF MARYLAND

3.  One from Anne Arundel, Calvert,
Charles, Prince George's, or St. Mary's County; and

4.  One from Allegany, Frederick, Garrett,
or Washington County.

(b)  Before taking office, each appointee to the Board shall
take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of. the State
Constitution.

(c)  (1) The term of a member is 2 years.

(2)  At the end of a term, a member continues to serve
until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(3)  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.                                                     

(d)  The Governor may remove a member for incompetence or
misconduct.

[21-203] 13-203.

(a)  The public member is the chairman of the Board.

(b)  Except for the chairman, the manner of election of
officers and their terms of office shall be as the Board
determines.

[21-204] 13-204.

(a)  (1) With the approval of the Secretary, the Board may
employ and discharge an executive director.

(2) The executive director is entitled to
compensation in accordance with the State budget.

(b)  (1) The executive director shall have a broad knowledge
of well drilling.

(2) The executive director shall devote the time that
is necessary to fulfill the duties of the office and may not hold
any position or engage in another business that interferes or
appears to be inconsistent with the position of executive
director.                                                                                                     

[21-205] 13-205.

(a)  The Board shall determine the times and places of its
meetings.

(b)  Each member of the Board is entitled to:

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