2013 Maryland Code
EDUCATION
§ 7-4A-03 - General provisions

(a) Membership. -- The Council consists of the following 25 members:

(1) The Special Secretary of the Office for Children, Youth, and Families or the Special Secretary's designee;

(2) The State Superintendent of Schools or the State Superintendent's designee;

(3) The Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene or the Secretary's designee;

(4) The Secretary of Juvenile Services or the Secretary's designee;

(5) The Secretary of Human Resources or the Secretary's designee;

(6) The Secretary of Budget and Management or the Secretary's designee;

(7) One member of the Senate of Maryland appointed by the President of the Senate;

(8) One member of the House of Delegates of Maryland appointed by the Speaker of the House;

(9) The following members appointed by the Governor:

(i) One individual with experience or expertise with the Maryland Medical Assistance Program;

(ii) One local health officer;

(iii) One local superintendent of schools;

(iv) Three individuals from local jurisdictions, including at least one representative of a local management board;

(v) Three individuals who represent community leaders from organizations and faith communities that have experience or expertise with the services offered in school-based health centers;

(vi) Three consumers of school-based health care including students and their parents;

(vii) A pediatrician;

(viii) A nurse practitioner who serves children in a school-based health center;

(ix) A member of the Maryland Assembly of School-Based Health Centers;

(x) A dental health professional; and

(xi) A representative of the Mental Hygiene Administration or a core service agency.

(b) Representation. -- In making the appointments required under this section, the Governor shall ensure that the Council is representative of:

(1) The geographic regions of the State; and

(2) Minority populations of the State.

(c) Term. --

(1) The term of a member appointed under subsection (a) of this section is 3 years.

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

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

(4) A member who is appointed after a term has begun shall serve for the rest of the term or until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(d) Appointment of successors. -- The Governor shall appoint a successor in the event of a vacancy on the Council.

(e) Chairman. -- From among the members of the Council, the Governor shall designate a chairman for a 2-year term.

(f) Compensation; expenses. -- A member of the Council may not receive compensation but is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.