2017 Maryland Code
Education
Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education
Title 7 - Public Schools
Subtitle 15 - Maryland Center for School Safety.
§ 7-1503. Governing Board.

Universal Citation: MD Educ Code § 7-1503 (2017)
  • (a) In general. -- There is a Governing Board of the Center.
  • (b) Membership. -- The Governing Board shall include the following members:
    • (1) The State Superintendent, or the State Superintendent's designee;
    • (2) The Secretary of State Police, or the Secretary's designee;
    • (3) The Attorney General, or the Attorney General's designee;
    • (4) The Secretary of the Department of Disabilities, or the Secretary's designee;
    • (5) A representative of local superintendents of schools, appointed by the Public School Superintendents' Association of Maryland;
    • (6) A representative of the Maryland Association of Boards of Education, appointed by the Association;
    • (7) A school psychologist or sociologist, appointed by the State Superintendent of Schools; and
    • (8) Four members of the public, including at least a parent of a public school student, a representative of a nonpublic school, and a representative of school bus drivers, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.
  • (c) Chair. -- The Governor shall appoint a chair of the Governing Board from among its members.
  • (d) Status; term. -- A member appointed by the Governor:
    • (1) Serves at the pleasure of the Governor;
    • (2) Serves for a term of 3 years and until a successor is appointed and qualifies; and
    • (3) May be reappointed but may not serve more than two consecutive terms.
  • (e) Compensation; reimbursement for expenses. -- A member of the Governing Board:
    • (1) May not receive compensation as a member of the Governing Board; but
    • (2) Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
  • (f) Duties. -- The Governing Board shall:
    • (1) Develop an implementation plan to phase in the establishment and operation of the Center;
    • (2) Provide general oversight and direction to the Center; and
    • (3) Approve the annual budget for the Center.
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