Maryland § 8-1904

§ 8-1904.

    (a)    The powers and duties of the Chesapeake Bay Trust shall rest in and be exercised by a board of 19 trustees.

    (b)    The Board of Trustees shall consist of:

        (1)    The President of the Senate, ex officio;

        (2)    The Speaker of the House, ex officio;

        (3)    The Secretaries of Agriculture, the Environment, and Natural Resources, ex officio, or their designees; and

        (4)    14 individuals appointed by the Governor as follows:

            (i)    8 shall represent the interests of local government, education, environmental conservation, and the general public; and

            (ii)    6 shall represent the business community.

    (c)    The Governor shall consider geographical balance in making appointments to the Board of Trustees.

    (d)    Except for the ex officio members or their designees:

        (1)    The term of a member is 4 years;

        (2)    The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 1985;

        (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 is begun serves for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies; and

        (5)    A member may serve no more than 2 consecutive terms.