Md. Code, State Government § 9-1609
This is the official text of Md. Code, State Government § 9-1609, part of Maryland’s Code, State Government — covers the structure and operation of Maryland state government.
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§9–1609.
Official statutory text
(a) (1) The term of a member of the Council is 4 years.
(2) The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Council on January 1, 1990.
(3) A member is eligible to serve more than 1 term.
(b) A member of the Council may not receive compensation, but is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations.
(c) The Council shall designate a chairman from among its members.
(2) The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Council on January 1, 1990.
(3) A member is eligible to serve more than 1 term.
(b) A member of the Council may not receive compensation, but is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations.
(c) The Council shall designate a chairman from among its members.
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