Ch. 246

LAWS OF MARYLAND

(3)  The Commission:

(i) Shall meet at least once every 2 months;

(ii) May meet at any other time the chairman
designates; and

(iii) May adopt rules for the conduct of its
meetings.

(4)  A quorum consists of 7 members, one of whom shall
be the chairman or vice-chairman.

11-503.

[(e)] (A) Subject to the authority of the Commissioner of

THE MARYLAND Higher Education COMMISSION SECRETARY, the

Commission shall:

(1)  Keep minutes of its meetings and any other
records it considers necessary;

(2)  Cooperate with and assist schools in coordinating
and improving all emergency services education and training
activities;

(3)  Cooperate with the University of Maryland in
developing a program for accrediting emergency services
instructors;

(4)  Consult with emergency services instructors and
personnel to develop minimum uniform education and training
standards for emergency services instructors, personnel, and
schools;

(5)  Cooperate with schools to help standardize course
content and reciprocity of college credits for emergency services
education and training;

(6)  Cooperate with appropriate government agencies to
develop and maintain a current master plan for emergency services
education and training;

(7)  Cooperate with the Maryland Fire and Rescue
Institute to develop and operate a system for collecting,
analyzing, and exchanging information on emergency services
education and training;

(8)  Encourage, promote, and review new techniques,
methods, and procedures for emergency services;

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