Md. Code, Environment § 5-1203
This is the official text of Md. Code, Environment § 5-1203, part of Maryland’s Code, Environment — governs environmental protection.
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§5–1203.
Official statutory text
(a) There is a Herring Run Public Watershed Association Commission.
(b) The Commission is composed of:
(1) The Secretary of Natural Resources or the Secretary’s designee;
(2) The Secretary of the Environment or the Secretary’s designee;
(3) The Secretary of Planning or the Secretary’s designee;
(4) 2 members from Baltimore City selected by the Mayor of Baltimore City;
(5) 2 members from Baltimore County selected by the County Executive of Baltimore County; and
(6) 2 members selected by the Baltimore Regional Planning Council.
(c) Of the 6 county and city members, there shall be at least:
(1) 1 member of the county or city legislative body; and
(2) 1 member of the General Assembly of Maryland.
(d) The Commission shall appoint an advisory committee composed of interested citizens and determine the number, terms, and qualifications of the Commission’s members.
(b) The Commission is composed of:
(1) The Secretary of Natural Resources or the Secretary’s designee;
(2) The Secretary of the Environment or the Secretary’s designee;
(3) The Secretary of Planning or the Secretary’s designee;
(4) 2 members from Baltimore City selected by the Mayor of Baltimore City;
(5) 2 members from Baltimore County selected by the County Executive of Baltimore County; and
(6) 2 members selected by the Baltimore Regional Planning Council.
(c) Of the 6 county and city members, there shall be at least:
(1) 1 member of the county or city legislative body; and
(2) 1 member of the General Assembly of Maryland.
(d) The Commission shall appoint an advisory committee composed of interested citizens and determine the number, terms, and qualifications of the Commission’s members.
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