Ch. 266                                    2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND

[(4)] (5) As determined under the bylaws of the [Forvm] COUNCIL:

(i) Representatives from LOCAL, STATE, AND federal agencies that
serve rural interests; and

(ii) Representatives from private sector organizations, including
rural-based for-profit and nonprofit organizations and rural client groups; and

[(5)] (6) Any other individual who elects to join the [Forvm] COUNCIL
and who qualifies under subsection (a) of this section.

15-104.

(a)     From among its members, the [Forvm] COUNCIL annually shall elect a
Chairman AND ONE OR MORE VICE CHAIRMEN.

(b)     The [Forvm] COUNCIL shall adopt bylaws to regulate its affairs and the
orderly conduct of its business.

(c)      (1) The [Forvm] COUNCIL shall establish an Executive Board.

(2) The Executive Board shall include:

(i) The Chairman of the [Forvm] COUNCIL, who shall serve as
Chairman of the Executive Board;

(ii) The Governor or the Governor's designee;

(III)  THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE OR THE SECRETARY'S
DESIGNEE;

(IV)  THE SECRETARY OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
OR THE SECRETARY'S DESIGNEE;

(V)   THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT OR THE SECRETARY'S DESIGNEE;

(VI) THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE OR THE
SECRETARY'S DESIGNEE;

(VII) THE SECRETARY OF NATURAL RESOURCES OR THE
SECRETARY'S DESIGNEE;

(VIII) THE DIRECTOR OF MARYLAND COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OR
THE DIRECTOR'S DESIGNEE;

[(iii)] (IX) Two representatives of the Maryland Municipal League,
selected from rural regions of the State;

[(iv)] (X) Two representatives of the Maryland Association of
Counties, selected from rural regions of the State;

[(v)] (XI) One OR MORE [representative] REPRESENTATIVES of [a]
federal [agency] AGENCIES, SELECTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BYLAWS OF THE
COUNCIL;

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