Maryland State Government Section 9-1805

      (a)      (1)      The Governor shall appoint a chairman from among the members of the Council.

            (2)      The Council shall determine the times and places of the meetings of the Council.

      (b)      A quorum of the Council is 10 members.

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

            (2)      The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Council on June 1, 2002.

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

            (4)      If a vacancy occurs during the term of a member, the appointing authority shall appoint another individual to serve the remainder of the term.

            (5)      Any member may be removed by the appointing authority for incompetence, misconduct, or the failure to attend meetings.

      (d)      A member of the Council:

            (1)      may not receive compensation for duties performed as a member of the Council; but

            (2)      is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.