Maryland Code, State Government § 9-3703

(1) represent the entire community of the State;

(2) know about African American culture and history;

(3) be sensitive to the problems of minority communities; and

(4) be connected with agencies working to integrate minority history and culture into the history of the State and American culture.

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

(2) The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Commission on October 1, 2005, and October 1, 2011.

(3) 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.

(d)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a member may be reappointed.

(2) A member who has served two consecutive four-year terms may not be reappointed until at least one year has elapsed after the end of the previous term.