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Maryland Code, Health Occupations § 8-203

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

(a)(1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, from among its members, the Board shall elect a president and a secretary once every 2 years in June or as required by subsection (c) of this section.

(2) The president of the Board shall be a registered nurse.

(3) The president shall serve a 2-year term unless:

(i) The term of the member serving as the president expires before the end of the member's term as president; or

(ii) The president resigns.

(b) The Board shall determine:

(1) The manner of election of officers; and

(2) The duties of each officer.

(c) If a vacancy occurs under subsection (a)(3)(ii) of this section, the Board shall hold a special election to elect a president to complete the term of the vacating president within 30 days of the date of the vacancy.

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