Maryland Code, Health-General § 19-203

(a)(1) The Commission consists of 7 members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.

(2) Of the 7 members, 4 shall be individuals who do not have any connection with the management or policy of any facility.

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

(2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Commission on July 1, 1982. The terms of those members end as follows:

(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) A member who serves 2 consecutive full 4-year terms may not be reappointed for 4 years after completion of those terms.

(6) When appointing a member to fill a vacancy due to the expiration of a member's term, the Governor shall give consideration to, and make appointments when appropriate, that would promote the racial, gender, and geographic diversity of the Commission.