§ 8-705. Governing Board.

   (a) In general. -- The Board shall govern a program.

(b) Members. --

   (1) The Board consists of 25 members.

   (2) Of the 25 members:

      (i) 5 shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice of the State Superintendent and the advice and consent of the Senate; and

      (ii) 20 shall be selected in accordance with the charter and bylaws of the program.

(c) Terms. --

   (1) The term of a member is 3 years.

   (2) The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2006.

   (3) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed or selected and qualifies.

   (4) A member may not serve for more than 3 consecutive full terms.

   (5) A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner in which the vacating member was appointed or selected.

(d) Officers. -- The Board shall determine its officers.

HISTORY: 2006, ch. 397.