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Maryland Code, Family Law § 5-536

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

(a)(1) The State Board consists of 11 members.

(2) Of the 11 members:

(i) 1 shall be appointed by the Governor from the Governor's staff;

(ii) 3 shall be from the eighth judicial circuit, to be chosen by and from among the members of the local boards in the circuit; and

(iii) 1 shall be from each of the remaining judicial circuits, to be chosen by and from among the members of the local boards in the respective circuits.

(b)(1) The term of a member is 2 years.

(2) A member may not serve on the State Board beyond the completion of the term of the member on the local board.

(3) At the end of a term, a 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.

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