Maryland State Government Section 9-2405

      (a)      The term of a member of the Council is 3 years.

      (b)      The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Council on October 1, 2001.

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

      (d)      A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

      (e)      A member may not serve consecutively more than two 3-year terms.

      (f)      Any member who fails to attend at least 50 percent of the regularly scheduled meetings during any 12-month period shall be considered to have resigned.