19-206.

(a) A majority of the full authorized membership of the Commission is a
quorum. However, the Commission may not act on any matter unless at least 4
members in attendance concur.

(b) The Commission shall meet at least 6 times a year, at the times and places
that it determines.

(c) Each member of the Commission is entitled to:

(1) Compensation in accordance with the State budget; and

(2) Reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel
Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

(d) (1) The Commission may employ a staff in accordance with the State
budget. 

(2) STAFF HIRED AFTER SEPTEMBER 30, 1999, ARE IN THE
UNCLASSIFIED SERVICE OF THE STATE PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.

(2) (I) STAFF HIRED AFTER SEPTEMBER 30, 1999, ARE IN THE
EXECUTIVE SERVICE, MANAGEMENT SERVICE, OR ARE SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS IN
THE STATE PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.

(II) THE COMMISSION, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE SECRETARY,
SHALL DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE JOB CLASSIFICATIONS AND GRADES FOR ALL
STAFF.

[(2)] (3) The Deputy Director and each principal section chief of the
Commission serve at the pleasure of the Commission.

[(3)] (4) The Commission, in consultation with the Secretary, may
determine the appropriate job classifications and; subject to the State budget, the
compensation for the Executive Director, Deputy Director, and each principal section
chief of the Commission.

19-207.

(a) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the
Commission may:

(1) Adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this

subtitle;

(2) Create committees from among its members;

(3) Appoint advisory committees, which may include individuals and
representatives of interested public or private organizations;

(4) Apply for and accept any funds, property, or services from any person
or government agency;