Ch. 120

1995 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(ii) Give due consideration to the recommendations made by
representatives of the tourism industry and provide balanced representation of the
lodging, food service, transportation, and amusements arid attractions sectors of the
tourism industry.

(c) (1) The term of a member is 3 years and begins on July 1.

(2)     The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms
provided for the members of the Board on July 1, 1993.

(3)     Any member is eligible for reappointment, but after serving for 2
consecutive 3-year terms, a member may not be reappointed until the expiration of at
least one year after the termination of the member's previous tenure. Vacancies shall be
filled immediately for the remainder of the unexpired portion of the term. A member
shall hold office until a successor has been appointed.

(4)     A member of the General Assembly who is appointed to the Board by
the President or the Speaker serves until a successor is appointed.

.(d) Each member of the Board appointed by the Governor serves at the pleasure
of the Governor. Members of the Board shall serve without compensation, but each
member shall be reimbursed for necessary travel and other expenses incurred in the
performance of official duties in accordance with the Standard State Travel Regulations.
The Board shall select annually from its membership a chairman, 4 vice-chairmen, 1 each
to represent the lodging, food service, transportation, and attractions' sectors, and a
secretary-treasurer..

[4-1A-04.] 4-204.                                                                         

The Board shall meet at the call of the chairman. The Board shall meet at least 4
times a year.

[4-1A-05.] 4-205.                                             

(a)     The Office of Tourism Development of the Department shall provide a staff
to the Board.

(b)     The Board shall use the facilities, equipment, and supplies of the Office of
Tourism to conduct its business.

(c)     The Director of the Office of Tourism Development of the Department shall
serve as the Executive Director of the Board as part of the regular duties of the Director
of the Office of Tourism Development and with no additional compensation.

[4-1A-06.] 4-206.

Subject to the approval of the Secretary, the Board has the following powers and
duties:

(1)     To adopt reasonable regulations to' effectuate the provisions of this
subtitle;

(2)     To enter into contracts and agreements;

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