PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor Ch. 544

(9) Three members of the Senate of Maryland with at least one member
being from the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee, appointed by the President of the
Senate;

(10) Three members of the House of Delegates with at least one member
being from the House Judiciary Committee, appointed by the Speaker of the House;

(11) The Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional
Services or a designee of the Secretary;

(12) One representative from a victim's advocacy group, appointed by the

Governor;

(13) One representative from law enforcement, appointed by the Governor;

(14) One member with a background in criminal justice or corrections policy
who is a recognized expert in the field, appointed by the Governor; and

(15) One representative of local detention centers, appointed by the

Governor.

(d) (1) The Commission shall have its first meeting no later than June 14, 1996,
at the call of the Chairperson.

(2) The Commission shall meet at least six times.

(3) The Commission may also hold other meetings at the call of the
Chairperson or of any six members of the Commission after proper notice is given in the
manner established by the rules of the Commission.

(4) A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum.

(5) The Commission may establish subcommittees or advisory committees
composed of Commission members to accomplish the duties imposed by this section.

(6) The Commission may establish rules governing the administration and
proceedings of the Commission.

(7) The Commission may require State, county, and municipal agencies to
provide data as requested by the Commission.

(8) The Commission may apply for, accept, and use grants or financial or
other aid from any public or private source to accomplish the duties provided for in this
section.

(9) A member of the Commission:

(i) May not receive compensation; but

(ii) Shall be reimbursed for expenses under the Standard State Travel
Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

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