Ch. 5

2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND

THE GOVERNOR SHALL APPOINT A CHAIRPERSON FROM AMONG THE BOARD
MEMBERS.

(E)     MEETINGS.

THE BOARD SHALL MEET AS NECESSARY, BUT AT LEAST ONCE EACH QUARTER

(F)   COMPENSATION; REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES.
A MEMBER OF THE BOARD:

(1)  MAY NOT RECEIVE COMPENSATION AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD;
BUT

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

(G)     STAFF.

THE SECRETARY SHALL PROVIDE STAFF TO THE BOARD, INCLUDING A
COORDINATOR WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DAILY OPERATION OF THE OFFICE OF
THE BOARD.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 41, § 18-103(a), (b), (c), (e), (f), (g), and the first
sentence of (d).

In subsection (b)(2)(i) of this section, the former reference to a telephone
"utility" company is deleted for consistency with the terminology used
throughout this subtitle.

In subsection (b)(2)(iii) of this section, the reference to the Maryland
Institute for Emergency Medical Services "Systems" is added to reflect the
proper name of the entity. See ED § 13-503(a).

In subsection (b)(2)(vi) of this section, the reference to the "Association of
Public-Safety Communications Officials International, Inc." is substituted
for the former reference to the "Association of Public Safety
Communications Officers" to reflect the current name of the organization.

In subsection (b)(2)(ix) of this section, the reference to emergency
management services "in the State" is added for clarity and consistency
within subsection (b)(1) of this section.

Subsection (b)(3) of this section is revised in the active voice to clarify that
it is the duty of the Governor to appoint the members of the Board.

In subsection (c)(1) of this section, the reference to a Board member's term
"begin[ning] on July 1" is added to conform to the practice of the Board.

In subsection (c)(2) of this section, the reference to terms being staggered
as required by the terms provided for Board members on "October 1, 2003"
is substituted for the former obsolete reference to staggering as required by
the terms provided for Board members on "July 1, 1983". This substitution

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