Maryland Code, General Provisions § 4-1A-02

1. from a nongovernmental nonprofit group that is organized in the State;

2. who works on issues related to transparency or open government; and

3. who is nominated by representatives of the open government and news media communities.

1. have knowledge of the provisions of this title;

2. have served as a custodian in the State as defined in § 4-101(d) of this title; and

3. be nominated by the Maryland Association of Counties and the Maryland Municipal League.

(iii) 1. Three members of the Board shall be private citizens of the State.

2. A private citizen member of the Board may not be:

1. application procedures;

2. criteria for evaluating an applicant's qualifications; and

3. procedures for resolving any conflicts of interest.

(iv) 1. An individual may submit to the Governor an application for membership on the Board as provided under subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph.

2. The names and qualifications of applicants shall be posted on the website of the Office of the Governor.

1. consider the need for geographic, political, racial, ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity on the Board; and

2. ensure the neutrality of the Board.