Maryland Code, Financial Institutions § 13-1005

(1) Six members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate;

(2) One representative of the United States Department of the Interior, as designated by the Department of the Interior;

(3) One representative of the Maryland Historical Trust; and

(4) One representative of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cumberland.

(c)(1) The term of a member is 4 years.

(2) The terms of members appointed by the Governor are staggered as required by the terms of the members serving on July 1, 2001.

(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.

(5) At the end of the term of a member or on the resignation or removal of a member, the Governor shall appoint a member to the Authority with the advice and consent of the Senate.