Maryland § 8-501
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 8-501, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-501.
(a) A member of a State board or commission appointed by the Governor who fails to attend at least 50% of the meetings of the board or commission during any consecutive 12-month period shall be considered to have resigned.
(b) Not later than January 15 of the year following the end of the 12-month period the chairman of the board or commission shall forward to the Governor:
(1) the name of the individual considered to have resigned; and
(2) a statement describing the individual’s history of attendance during the period.
(c) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, after receiving the chairman’s statement the Governor shall appoint a successor for the remainder of the term of the individual.
(d) If the individual has been unable to attend meetings for reasons satisfactory to the Governor, the Governor may waive the resignation if the reasons are made public.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 8-501
What does Maryland Code § 8-501 cover?
Section 8-501 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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