substituted for the former phrase "Maryland citizens" for clarity and for
consistency throughout this article. See General Revisor's Note to this
article.

In subsection (b)(2)(ii) of this section, the reference to an ex officio
member's "unit" is substituted for the former reference to "department" for
consistency throughout this article. See General Revisor's Note to this
article.

In subsection (c)(2) of this section, the clause "[a] member who is appointed
after a term has begun serves only for the remainder of the term" is added
as standard language. It follows logically from the requirement that there
be staggered terms. An inherent aspect of staggered terms is that they
must begin and end at set intervals.

Defined term: "Commission" § 8-101
8-108. SAME — OFFICERS.

THE COMMISSION SHALL ELECT ANNUALLY A CHAIRPERSON AND VICE
CHAIRPERSON FROM AMONG ITS MEMBERS.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 41, § 4-401(c)(4).

The former reference to the "initial organizational meeting and thereafter"
is deleted as obsolete.

The references to "chairperson" and "vice chairperson" are substituted for
the former references to "chairman" and "vice-chairman", respectively,
because SG § 2-1238 requires the use of words that are neutral as to
gender to the extent practicable.

Defined term: "Commission" § 8-101
8-109. SAME — QUORUM; MEETINGS; COMPENSATION.

(A) QUORUM.

A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION IS A QUORUM.

(B) MEETINGS.

THE COMMISSION SHALL MEET AT THE TIMES DETERMINED BY THE
COMMISSION OR ITS CHAIRPERSON.

(C) COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES.
A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION:

(1) MAY NOT RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR SERVICE ON THE
COMMISSION; BUT

(2) IS ENTITLED TO REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES UNDER THE
STANDARD STATE TRAVEL REGULATIONS, AS PROVIDED IN THE STATE BUDGET.