Maryland Code, Economic Development § 5-407

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a)(1) The Authority consists of the following nine members:

(i) seven members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate; and

(ii) as ex officio members:

1. the Secretary; and

2. the Treasurer or the Comptroller, as the Governor designates.

(2) An ex officio member may designate a representative to serve on the Authority.

(b) The appointed members shall:

(1) have substantial experience in business or economic development; and

(2) reflect the geographic, racial, ethnic, and gender makeup of the State.

(c)(1) The term of an appointed member is 5 years.

(2) The terms of the appointed members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Authority on October 1, 2008.

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

(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 and qualifies.

(d) The Governor may remove an appointed member with or without cause.

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