Maryland Education Section 7-4A-03
§ 7-4A-03.
  (a)   The Council consists of the following 25 members:
    (1)   The Special Secretary of the Office for Children, Youth, and Families or the Special Secretary's designee;
    (2)   The State Superintendent of Schools or the State Superintendent's designee;
    (3)   The Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene or the Secretary's designee;
    (4)   The Secretary of Juvenile Services or the Secretary's designee;
    (5)   The Secretary of Human Resources or the Secretary's designee;
    (6)   The Secretary of Budget and Management or the Secretary's designee;
    (7)   One member of the Senate of Maryland appointed by the President of the Senate;
    (8)   One member of the House of Delegates of Maryland appointed by the Speaker of the House;
    (9)   The following members appointed by the Governor:
      (i)   One individual with experience or expertise with the Maryland Medical Assistance Program;
      (ii)   One local health officer;
      (iii)   One local superintendent of schools;
      (iv)   Three individuals from local jurisdictions, including at least one representative of a local management board;
      (v)   Three individuals who represent community leaders from organizations and faith communities that have experience or expertise with the services offered in school-based health centers; and
      (vi)   Three consumers of school-based health care including students and their parents;
      (vii)   A pediatrician;
      (viii)   A nurse practitioner who serves children in a school-based health center;
      (ix)   A member of the Maryland Assembly of School-Based Health Centers;
      (x)   A dental health professional; and
      (xi)   A representative of the Mental Hygiene Administration or a core service agency.
  (b)   In making the appointments required under this section, the Governor shall ensure that the Council is representative of:
    (1)   The geographic regions of the State; and
    (2)   Minority populations of the State.
  (c)   (1)   The term of a member appointed under subsection (a) of this section is 3 years.
    (2)   The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Council on October 1, 2002.
    (3)   At the end of a term, a member shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
    (4)   A member who is appointed after a term has begun shall serve for the rest of the term or until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
  (d)   The Governor shall appoint a successor in the event of a vacancy on the Council.
  (e)   From among the members of the Council, the Governor shall designate a chairman for a 2-year term.
  (f)   A member of the Council may not receive compensation but is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.