Maryland Environment Section 11-204
§ 11-204.
  (a)   Five members of the Board are a quorum.
  (b)   (1)   The Board shall meet at least twice a year, at the times and places that the Board determines.
    (2)   Special meetings of the Board shall be called by the Board secretary at:
      (i)   The written request of 2 Board members or 5 registered environmental sanitarians; or
      (ii)   The direction of the Secretary of the Environment.
  (c)   A member of the Board:
    (1)   May receive compensation as provided in the State budget; and
    (2)   Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
  (d)   The Board may employ a staff in accordance with the State budget.