WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor

A.  The Advisory Council.

There is a Governor's Construction Industry Employer's
Advisory Council.

B.  Membership and Procedures.

(1)  The Advisory Council shall consist of up to
fifteen (15) members appointed by the governor. Each
appointee shall be a citizen and a registered voter in
Maryland.

(2)  The composition of the Advisory Council shall
fairly reflect the geography of Maryland, the population of
Maryland, the minority and female composition of the
Maryland construction industry and the size and type of
employment provided.

(3)  The following shall be members ex officio:

(a) Secretary, Department of General

Services;

Regulation;

Resources;

(b)  Secretary, Department of Licensing and

(c)  Secretary, Department of Natural

(d)  Secretary, Department of State Planning;

(e)  Secretary, Department of Economic and
Employment Development; and

(f)  Commissioner, Labor and Industry.

(4)  The Governor shall appoint the Chairperson of
the Advisory Council.

(5)  The governor may remove any member of the
Council for any cause adversely affecting the member's
ability or willingness to perform his or her duties.

(6)  In the event of vacancy, the Governor shall
appoint a successor for the remainder of the life of the
Advisory Council.

(7)  A majority of the Advisory Council shall
constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business.
The Advisory Council may adopt such other procedures
necessary to ensure the orderly transaction of business.

(8)  The members of the Advisory Council may not
receive compensation for their services. The members may be

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