Ch. 311

LAWS OF MARYLAND

(15) Advise the Governor and General Assembly on
matters relating to historic preservation; and

(16) Submit annually to the Governor and, subject to
§ 2-1312 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly
a report of its activities during the preceding year together
with any recommendations for actions that, in the judgment of the
Trust are necessary and appropriate to further the purposes of
the Trust.

[5-206. ] 5-608.                                                                                           

Annually, from among their members, the trustees shall elect
a chairman, a vice chairman, and a treasurer. The manner of
election of officers shall be determined by the trustees. The
trustees shall meet at places and dates to be determined by the
trustees not less than two times a year. Special meetings shall
be called by the Director upon order of the chairman on the
chairman's own initiative and must be called by the Director at
the request of four or more trustees. All trustees shall be
notified by the Director in writing of the time and place of all
meetings at" least seven days in advance of such meeting, except
that meetings may be held on shorter notice if all trustees shall
agree. Eight trustees shall constitute a quorum.

[5-207.] 5-609.

(a)  With the approval of the Governor, the trustees shall
appoint a director, who is chief administrative officer of the
Trust.

(b)  The Director shall:

(1)  Be knowledgeable in architecture, history,
archeology, or other appropriate discipline relating to historic
preservation; and

(2)  Possess experience in historic preservation
activities or related fields.

(c)  The Director shall serve at the pleasure of the
trustees and may be removed with the concurrence of the Governor.

(d)  The Director is entitled to the salary provided in the
State budget and may employ staff in accordance with the State
budget.

(e)  Positions with the Trust are unclassified.

(f) Under direction of the trustees, the Director shall
perform the duties and functions prescribed by the trustees.

[5-208.] 5-610.                     

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