2013 Maryland Code
HUMAN SERVICES
§ 9-212 - State Advisory Board -- Membership

§9-212.

(a) The State Advisory Board consists of the following 19 members appointed by the Governor:

(1) one representative of the Department;

(2) one representative of the State Department of Education;

(3) one representative of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene;

(4) one representative of the Department of State Police;

(5) one representative of the Social Services Administration of the Department of Human Resources;

(6) one representative of a private child welfare agency;

(7) one representative of a youth services bureau;

(8) three representatives of the State judiciary;

(9) one representative of the General Assembly recommended by the President of the Senate;

(10) one representative of the General Assembly recommended by the Speaker of the House; and

(11) seven members of the general public.

(b) Of the seven members from the general public:

(1) three shall be chosen on the basis of their interest in and experience with minors and juvenile problems;

(2) three shall:

(i) at the time of appointment to a first term, be at least 16 years old and under the age of 25 years; and

(ii) include at least one individual who has been under the jurisdiction of the Department.

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

(2) The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the State Advisory Board on October 1, 2007.

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

(4) 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.

(5) A member who serves two consecutive full 3-year terms may not be reappointed for 3 years after completion of those terms.