§ 24-903. Composition; term, chair, ex officio members; compensation and reimbursement

   (a) Composition. -- 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; and

   (2) The following 10 representatives, appointed in accordance with the bylaws of the Board:

      (i) Three representatives of regional businesses, industries, or corporations;

      (ii) One representative of the Cecil County Office of Economic Development;

      (iii) One representative of the Harford County Office of Economic Development;

      (iv) One representative of Cecil College;

      (v) One representative of Harford Community College;

      (vi) One representative of the Northeast Maryland University Research Park; and

      (vii) Two representatives chosen from the community at large.

(b) Term. --

   (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. --

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

   (1) The Senior Mission Commander of the Aberdeen Proving Ground, or the Commander's designee;

   (2) The Garrison Commander of the Aberdeen Proving Ground, or the Commander's designee; and

   (3) The Center Coordinator.

(e) Compensation and reimbursement. -- 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: 2012, ch. 661.