§ 7-1503. Governing Board.

   (a) In general. -- There is a Governing Board of the Center.

(b) Membership. -- The Governing Board shall include the following members:

   (1) The State Superintendent, or the State Superintendent's designee;

   (2) The Secretary of State Police, or the Secretary's designee;

   (3) The Attorney General, or the Attorney General's designee;

   (4) The Secretary of the Department of Disabilities, or the Secretary's designee;

   (5) A representative of local superintendents of schools, appointed by the Public School Superintendents' Association of Maryland;

   (6) A representative of the Maryland Association of Boards of Education, appointed by the Association;

   (7) A school psychologist or sociologist, appointed by the State Superintendent of Schools; and

   (8) Four members of the public, including at least a parent of a public school student, a representative of a nonpublic school, and a representative of school bus drivers, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.

(c) Chair. -- The Governor shall appoint a chair of the Governing Board from among its members.

(d) Status; term. -- A member appointed by the Governor:

   (1) Serves at the pleasure of the Governor;

   (2) Serves for a term of 3 years and until a successor is appointed and qualifies; and

   (3) May be reappointed but may not serve more than two consecutive terms.

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

   (1) May not receive compensation as a member of the Governing Board; but

   (2) Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

(f) Duties. -- The Governing Board shall:

   (1) Develop an implementation plan to phase in the establishment and operation of the Center;

   (2) Provide general oversight and direction to the Center; and

   (3) Approve the annual budget for the Center.

HISTORY: 2013, ch. 372.