Maryland § 5-536
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-536, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-536.
(a) (1) The State Board consists of 11 members.
(2) Of the 11 members:
(i) 1 shall be appointed by the Governor from the Governor’s staff;
(ii) 3 shall be from the eighth judicial circuit, to be chosen by and from among the members of the local boards in the circuit; and
(iii) 1 shall be from each of the remaining judicial circuits, to be chosen by and from among the members of the local boards in the respective circuits.
(b) (1) The term of a member is 2 years.
(2) A member may not serve on the State Board beyond the completion of the term of the member on the local board.
(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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-536
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Section 5-536 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.
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