2018 Maryland Code
Education
Division IV - Other Education Provisions
Title 24 - Miscellaneous Education Agencies
Subtitle 10 - Frederick Center for Research and Education in Science and Technology Governing Board.
§ 24-1003. Membership.
(a) In general -- Voting members. -- The Board consists of the following voting members:
(1) One representative of each of the 4-year institutions of higher education offering a Commission-approved program at Frederick CREST and at a site, appointed by the institution;
(2) The following nine representatives, appointed in accordance with the bylaws of the Board:
(i) Five members of the Frederick County Business Roundtable for Education Executive Committee who are appointed as representatives from the following groups:
1. The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce;
2. Frederick Community College;
3. Frederick County Public Schools;
4. Frederick County Office of Economic Development; and
5. Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (operating contractor);
(ii) Two representatives of regional businesses, industries, or corporations; and
(iii) Two representatives chosen from the community at-large;
(3) The President of Hood College; and
(4) The President of Mount St. Mary's University.
(b) Term; vacancies. --
(1) Each member serves for a term of 3 years and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(2) A member may not serve more than two full consecutive terms.
(3) A member appointed to fill a vacancy in an unexpired term serves only for the remainder of that term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(c) Chair; officers. --
(1)
(i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the chair of the Board shall be elected by the Board from among its members.
(ii) A member who is a representative of an out-of-state institution may not serve as chair.
(2) The voting members may elect other officers and establish committees, including advisory committees, as needed.
(d) Nonvoting members. -- In addition to the voting members, the following individuals shall serve as ex officio, nonvoting members:
(1) The Senior Mission Commander of Fort Detrick;
(2) The representative from Fort Detrick on the Frederick County Business Roundtable for Education Executive Committee;
(3) The National Cancer Institute's senior mission leader for the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, or the leader's designee; and
(4) The Center Coordinator.
(e) Compensation; reimbursement for expenses. -- Each member of the Board:
(1) Serves without compensation; and
(2) Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses in accordance with the Standard State Travel Regulations.
