Maryland § 13-603
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 13-603, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-603.
(a) The Council consists of:
(1) the members of the General Assembly representing the region, as voting members;
(2) the commissioners of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties, as voting members;
(3) one voting member appointed by the president of the Southern Maryland Municipal Association;
(4) one voting member at large from each county, appointed by the commissioners of the county with the concurrence of the members of the General Assembly representing the county;
(5) one nonvoting member from each county, appointed jointly by the economic development commission and the planning and zoning commission of the county; and
(6) one nonvoting member appointed by the Department and the Department of Planning.
(b) (1) An ex officio member is a member only during the member’s term of office.
(2) A member at large serves at the pleasure of the elected members who represent the same county.
(3) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed.
(4) Except for an ex officio member, a member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 13-603
What does Maryland Code § 13-603 cover?
Section 13-603 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 13-603?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 13-603 apply to my situation?
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