Maryland Natural Resources Section 8-1903

      (a)      The powers and duties of the Chesapeake Bay Trust shall rest in and be exercised by a board of 19 trustees.

      (b)      The Board of Trustees shall consist of:

            (1)      The President of the Senate, ex officio;

            (2)      The Speaker of the House, ex officio;

            (3)      The Secretaries of Agriculture, the Environment, and Natural Resources, ex officio, or their designees; and

            (4)      14 individuals appointed by the Governor as follows:

                  (i)      8 shall represent the interests of local government, education, environmental conservation, and the general public; and

                  (ii)      6 shall represent the business community.

      (c)      The Governor shall consider geographical balance in making appointments to the Board of Trustees.

      (d)      Except for the ex officio members or their designees:

            (1)      The term of a member is 4 years;

            (2)      The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 1985;

            (3)      At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies;

            (4)      A member who is appointed after a term is begun serves for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies; and

            (5)      A member may serve no more than 2 terms.