Maryland State Government Section 2-1606

      (a)      (1)      A majority of the full authorized membership of an investigating committee is a quorum.

            (2)      Unless there is a quorum, an investigating committee may not act at any meeting or hold a hearing.

            (3)      Unless a greater vote expressly is required in this subtitle, an investigating committee may act by a majority vote of its members who are present at a meeting and vote.

      (b)      Subject to the requirements of law and any rule of the General Assembly, an investigating committee may employ necessary staff for which funds are available.