Maryland § 9-3703
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 9-3703, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-3703.
(a) The Commission consists of 21 members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(b) The members shall:
(1) represent the entire community of the State;
(2) know about African American culture and history;
(3) be sensitive to the problems of minority communities; and
(4) be connected with agencies working to integrate minority history and culture into the history of the State and American culture.
(c) (1) The term of a member is 4 years.
(2) The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Commission on October 1, 2005, and October 1, 2011.
(3) 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.
(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a member may be reappointed.
(2) A member who has served two consecutive four–year terms may not be reappointed until at least one year has elapsed after the end of the previous term.
(e) The Governor may remove a member for incompetence or misconduct.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 9-3703
What does Maryland Code § 9-3703 cover?
Section 9-3703 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 § 9-3703?
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