Ch. 483

LAWS OF MARYLAND

development of international trade opportunities for Maryland
citizens;

(2) Foster coordination and communication between
public entities and the private sector involved in international
trade ACTIVITIES;

(3) Sponsor an annual conference to facilitate the
discussion of issues and exchange of information on international
trade;

(3) (3) Evaluate the effectiveness of State and local
programs designed primarily to promote or assist in international
trade ACTIVITIES and make recommendations for their continued
improvement; and

(5) (4) Assess, and make appropriate recommendations,
concerning changes in federal programs designed to promote or
assist in international trade ACTIVITIES.

(b) (1) The Council shall consist of 25 19 members as
follows:

(1) The following shall be voting ex officio members
of the Council:

(i) 1 member of the Governor's cabinet, other
than a member specifically identified in this subsection, who
shall serve as chairman of the Council;

(ii) The Secretary of Transportation;

(iii) The Secretary of Agriculture;

(iv) The Secretary;

(v) The Chancellor of the University of

Maryland System;

(vi) A representative of the Baltimore office
of the United States Department of Commerce selected by the head
of that office; and

(vii) 2 members of the General Assembly, 1 of
whom shall be nominated by the President of the Senate of
Maryland and the other of whom shall be nominated by the Speaker
of the House of Delegates of Maryland.

(2) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the
Governor shall appoint members of the Council as follows:

(i) 2 elected officials of local government or
their designees;

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