Maryland Code, Health Occupations § 7-204

(b)(1) The Board shall meet at least once a year, at the times and places that it sets in its bylaws and rules and regulations.

(2) The Board shall hold special meetings that:

(1) Compensation in accordance with the budget of the Board for each meeting that the member attends; and

(2) Reimbursement for expenses at a rate determined by the Board.

(d)(1) The Board may appoint a Board secretary, who may be a member of the Board.

(2) The Board may employ inspectors and other staff in accordance with the budget of the Board.