Maryland Code, Agriculture § 10-302

(a) The Board annually shall elect a chairman from among its members. Meetings of the Board shall be held at the times and places designated by the chairman or the Secretary by notice to the members. Six members constitute a quorum, but any action of the Board requires assent of a majority of the members.

(b) The Board shall keep a complete record of its proceedings.

(c) The Board, subject to the approval of the Secretary, may employ clerks, stenographers, field representatives, assistants, and other employees it deems necessary in order to perform its duties and exercise its powers as provided in the State budget. The Board shall establish a permanent office and shall be supplied with all appliances and incidentals necessary for the proper discharge of its duties. The salaries or compensation of all clerks, stenographers, field representatives, assistants, and other employees of the Board, and the cost of maintaining and supplying the permanent office of the Board shall be paid from funds provided in the State budget.