Md. Code, Education § 8-705

in effect

(a) The Board shall govern a program. (b) (1) The Board consists of 25 members. (2) Of the 25 members: (i) 5 shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice of the State Superintendent and the advice and consent of the Senate; and (ii) 20 shall be selected in accordance with the charter and bylaws of the program. (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 Board on July 1, 2006. (3) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed or selected and qualifies. (4) A member may not serve for more than 3 consecutive full terms. (5) A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner in which the vacating member was appointed or selected. (d) The Board shall determine its officers.

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