§ 24-1003. Membership.

   (a) In general -- Voting members. -- The Board consists of the following voting members:

   (1) One representative of each of the 4-year institutions of higher education offering a Commission-approved program at the Center and at a site, appointed by the institution;

   (2) The following ten representatives, appointed in accordance with the bylaws of the Board:

      (i) Five members of the Frederick County Business Roundtable for Education Executive Committee who are appointed as representatives from the following groups:

         1. The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce;

         2. Frederick Community College;

         3. Frederick County Public Schools;

         4. Frederick County Office of Economic Development; and

         5. Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (operating contractor);

      (ii) Two representatives of regional businesses, industries, or corporations; and

      (iii) Two representatives chosen from the community at-large;

   (3) The President of Hood College; and

   (4) The President of Mount St. Mary's University.

(b) Term; vacancies. --

   (1) Each member serves for a term of 3 years and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

   (2) A member may not serve more than two full consecutive terms.

   (3) A member appointed to fill a vacancy in an unexpired term serves only for the remainder of that term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(c) Chair; officers. --

   (1) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the chair of the Board shall be elected by the Board from among its members.

      (ii) A member who is a representative of an out-of-state institution may not serve as chair.

   (2) The voting members may elect other officers and establish committees, including advisory committees, as needed.

(d) Nonvoting members. -- In addition to the voting members, the following individuals shall serve as ex officio, nonvoting members:

   (1) The Senior Mission Commander of Fort Detrick;

   (2) The representative from Fort Detrick on the Frederick County Business Roundtable for Education Executive Committee;

   (3) The National Cancer Institute's senior mission leader for the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, or the leader's designee; and

   (4) The Center Coordinator.

(e) Compensation; reimbursement for expenses. -- Each member of the Board:

   (1) Serves without compensation; and

   (2) Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses in accordance with the Standard State Travel Regulations.

HISTORY: 2013, ch. 375.