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Maryland Code, Natural Resources § 8-1904

Current as of December 31, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a) The powers and duties of the Chesapeake Bay Trust shall rest in and be exercised by a board of 19 trustees.

(b) The Board of Trustees shall consist of:

(1) The President of the Senate, ex officio;

(2) The Speaker of the House, ex officio;

(3) The Secretaries of Agriculture, the Environment, and Natural Resources, ex officio, or their designees;  and

(4) 14 individuals appointed by the Governor as follows:

(i) 8 shall represent the interests of local government, education, environmental conservation, and the general public;  and

(ii) 6 shall represent the business community.

(c) The Governor shall consider geographical balance in making appointments to the Board of Trustees.

(d) Except for the ex officio members or their designees:

(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 Board on July 1, 1985;

(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 is begun serves for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies;  and

(5) A member may serve no more than 2 consecutive terms.

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