Md. Code, Local Government § 1-606
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 1-606, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§1–606.
Official statutory text
(a) (1) If the governing body of a county or municipality determines that a board or commission shall provide and conduct a program, by local law, ordinance, or resolution, the governing body shall create a board or commission.
(2) The board or commission shall have the powers granted to it by the governing body.
(b) In accordance with subsection (c) of this section, the governing body of the county or municipality shall determine the membership of the board or commission and the terms of office and compensation of the members.
(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, a board or commission established by a county shall include:
(i) one member of the county governing body; and
(ii) one member or representative of the county board of education.
(2) A member designated under paragraph (1) of this subsection:
(i) shall serve a term of 1 year; and
(ii) may be reappointed.
(3) In Frederick County:
(i) the county commissioner on the board or commission serves for a term coextensive with the member’s term of elected office; and
(ii) a member of the county board of education is a member of the board or commission.
(2) The board or commission shall have the powers granted to it by the governing body.
(b) In accordance with subsection (c) of this section, the governing body of the county or municipality shall determine the membership of the board or commission and the terms of office and compensation of the members.
(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, a board or commission established by a county shall include:
(i) one member of the county governing body; and
(ii) one member or representative of the county board of education.
(2) A member designated under paragraph (1) of this subsection:
(i) shall serve a term of 1 year; and
(ii) may be reappointed.
(3) In Frederick County:
(i) the county commissioner on the board or commission serves for a term coextensive with the member’s term of elected office; and
(ii) a member of the county board of education is a member of the board or commission.
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