Maryland Health - General Section 13-803

CAUTION: READ FULL TEXT OF SECTION FOR SPECIAL NOTE

// SPECIAL NOTE: THE FOLLOWING SECTION WAS CHANGED BY CHAPTER 401 OF 2005 AND WILL REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 //

      (a)      The Commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.

      (b)      Of the seven members, four shall be individuals who do not have any connection with the management or policy of any provider.

      (c)      Each member appointed to the Commission shall be interested in ensuring high quality community-based services for individuals with developmental disabilities or mental disorders.

      (d)      (1)      The term of a member is 3 years.

            (2)      If a vacancy occurs during the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor who will serve until the term expires.

            (3)      Except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, a member who serves two consecutive full 3-year terms may not be reappointed for 3 years after completion of those terms.

            (4)      The Governor may, with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoint up to three members serving on the Commission as of January 1, 2005 to serve a fourth consecutive 3-year term beginning October 1, 2005.