Maryland Code, Business Regulation § 11-532

(a)(1) The Advisory Committee consists of six members appointed by the Commission with the approval of the Secretary.

(2) Of the six members of the Advisory Committee:

(b)(1) The term of a member of the Advisory Committee is 1 year and begins on June 1.

(2) If the Maryland Horse Breeders Association, the mile thoroughbred racing licensees, the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, Inc., or the Maryland State Fair and Agricultural Society, Inc., by June 1 fails to recommend an individual to be a member of the Advisory Committee, the Commission with the approval of the Secretary shall appoint the member.

(3) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed.

(4) A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed.