Md. Code, Education § 8-705
This is the official text of Md. Code, Education § 8-705, part of Maryland’s Code, Education — governs public schools and universities in Maryland.
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§8–705.
Official statutory text
(a) The Board shall govern a program.
(b) (1) The Board consists of 25 members.
(2) Of the 25 members:
(i) 5 shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice of the State Superintendent and the advice and consent of the Senate; and
(ii) 20 shall be selected in accordance with the charter and bylaws of the program.
(c) (1) The term of a member is 3 years.
(2) The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2006.
(3) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed or selected and qualifies.
(4) A member may not serve for more than 3 consecutive full terms.
(5) A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner in which the vacating member was appointed or selected.
(d) The Board shall determine its officers.
(b) (1) The Board consists of 25 members.
(2) Of the 25 members:
(i) 5 shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice of the State Superintendent and the advice and consent of the Senate; and
(ii) 20 shall be selected in accordance with the charter and bylaws of the program.
(c) (1) The term of a member is 3 years.
(2) The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2006.
(3) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed or selected and qualifies.
(4) A member may not serve for more than 3 consecutive full terms.
(5) A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner in which the vacating member was appointed or selected.
(d) The Board shall determine its officers.
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