Ch. 109

LAWS OF MARYLAND

(c)  While a member of the Commission, a consumer member may
not have a substantial financial interest in a person regulated
by the Commission.

(d)  (1) An individual may not serve as a member of the
Commission in a dual capacity.

(2) To avoid service by an individual in a dual

capacity, the Secretary may appoint a practicing licensed

physician from a list of nominees submitted by the Faculty in

accordance with subsection (a)(3) of this section.

(e)  Before taking office, each ex officio member and
appointee to the Commission shall take the oath required by
Article I, § 9 of the State Constitution.

(f)  (1) The term of each appointed member is 3 years,
except that the initial term of one of the consumer members is 2
years.

(2)  The terms of the appointed members are staggered
as required by the terms provided for members of the Commission
on July 1, 1981.

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

(4)  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.

(5)  A member may not serve more than 2 consecutive
full terms.

(g)  A member of the Commission may be removed by the
Secretary for neglect of duty, misconduct, malfeasance, or
misfeasance in office.]

[14-403.

(a)  A majority of the full authorized membership of the
Commission is a quorum to do all business.

(b)  The Commission shall determine the times and places of
its meetings.

(c)  Each member of the Commission is entitled to:

(1) Compensation, in accordance with the State
budget, for each day the member is engaged in performing the
duties of the Commission; and

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