Maryland State Government Section 9-2203

      (a)      There is a CEO Board of Advisors for E-Commerce.

      (b)      (1)      The Board may not exceed 12 members and shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate and serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

            (2)      Each member of the Board serves for a period of 3 years and may be reappointed.

            (3)      The Governor shall designate two representatives of State government to serve as ex officio members of the Board.

            (4)      The members appointed by the Governor shall be industry leaders who have substantial experience and expertise in electronic commerce.

            (5)      The Governor shall designate a chairman or cochairmen from among the members.

            (6)      The Board shall meet at least twice annually.

      (c)      The Board shall:

            (1)      advise the Governor on economic development policies and initiatives to advance the promotion, deployment, and use of e-commerce in the State;

            (2)      recommend ways to improve the State's position as an international leader of e-commerce; and

            (3)      provide policy guidance to the "eMaryland" ASP Consortium and related ASP initiatives.

      (d)      A member of the Board may not receive compensation as a member but is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations as provided in the State budget.

      (e)      The Department of Budget and Management and University of Maryland, College Park shall provide staff support to the Board.