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Maryland Code, Education § 16-101

Current as of December 31, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a) There is a board of community college trustees in each county that has one or more community colleges.

(b)(1) The governing body of any county that does not have a community college may request permission to establish one from the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

(2) On recommendation of the Commission, the Governor shall appoint a board of community college trustees for that county.

(c) Except as provided in Subtitle 4 of this title, each board is composed of seven members appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate.

(d)(1) Except as provided in Subtitle 4 of this title, each member serves for a term of 6 years from July 1 of the year the appointment is made and until a successor is appointed and qualifies. These terms are staggered, and of the initial appointments to a board, five shall be for terms of 1 to 5 years respectively, and two shall be for terms of 6 years.

(2) A member appointed to fill a vacancy in an unexpired term serves only for the remainder of that term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(3) A member may be reappointed.

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