Ch. 5

2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 38A, §§ 1(b) and 2(b) and the second clause of the
first sentence of (a).

In subsection (a) of this section, the former provision that called for a
quorum of "5 members" of the Commission is restated, without
substantive change, in more general language that refers to a "majority of
the authorized membership of the Commission". This restatement
conforms to similar provisions in other revised articles of the Code and will
accommodate possible future legislative changes in the number of
members to be appointed to the Commission, without the necessity of
enacting a conforming change here.

In subsection (b) of this section, the former specific references to "regular"
and "special" meetings are deleted as unnecessary.

Subsection (c) of this section is revised to conform to other similar
provisions in the Code and reflects that, under SF § 10-203, the Board of
Public Works has adopted regulations for reimbursement of expenses. See
COMAR 23.02.01.01 through 12.

In subsection (c)(1) of this section, the phrase "as a member of the
Commission" is added to clarify that the prohibition on receipt of
compensation is only applicable to a member of the Commission in the
capacity of that individual as a member.

Defined terms: "Commission" § 6-101
"Secretary" § 6-101

6-205. MISCELLANEOUS POWERS AND DUTIES.

(A)     AUTHORITY OVER STATE FIRE MARSHAL.

THE COMMISSION MAY MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE SECRETARY ABOUT
THE DAILY OPERATIONS OF THE OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL, INCLUDING
RECOMMENDATIONS ABOUT BUDGET AND PERSONNEL MATTERS, BUT THE
COMMISSION DOES NOT HAVE DIRECT LINE AUTHORITY OVER THE ADMINISTRATION
OF THE OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL.

(B)     SUBPOENAS; OATHS.

THE COMMISSION MAY ISSUE SUBPOENAS AND ADMINISTER OATHS IN
CONNECTION WITH ANY PUBLIC HEARING HELD UNDER THIS TITLE.

(C)  'ANNUAL REPORT.

ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 30 OF EACH YEAR, THE COMMISSION SHALL
TRANSMIT TO THE GOVERNOR AND THE SECRETARY AN ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
COMMISSION'S ACTIVITIES.

(D)     ANNUAL SEMINARS.

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