WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor                   Ch. 246

[(b)] (A) There is a Maryland Fire-Rescue Education and
Training Commission in the [State Board for] MARYLAND Higher
Education COMMISSION.

[(c)] (B) (1) The Commission consists of 13 members
appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the
Senate. Of the members:

(i) Each shall be qualified to deal with the
matters within the authority of the Commission;

(ii) Six shall be volunteer emergency services
personnel or instructors;

(iii) Three shall be emergency services
instructors who are career personnel representing the academies;

(iv) Three shall be career emergency services
personnel who are not instructors; and

(v) One shall be a member of the general
public.

(2)  Each member serves for a term of 4 years and
until a successor is appointed and qualifies. These terms are
staggered as required by the terms of the members serving on July
1, 1978.

(3)  A member appointed to fill a vacancy in an
unexpired term serves only for the remainder of that term and
until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(4)  A member may be removed by the Governor:

(i) For neglect of duty; or

(ii) If he believes the member's continued
membership is not in the public interest.

(5)  Each member of the Commission:

(i) Serves without compensation; but

(ii) Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses
in accordance with the [Standard] State STANDARD Travel
Regulations.

[(d)] (C) (1) The Governor shall designate one of the
members of the Commission as the chairman of the Commission. The
chairman serves at the pleasure of the Governor.

(2) Each year, the Commission shall elect a
vice-chairman and any other officer it requires.

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