§ 4-711. Lead Hazard Advisory Committee

   (a) "Committee" defined. -- In this section, "Committee" means the Lead Hazard Advisory Committee.

(b) Established. -- There is a Lead Hazard Advisory Committee.

(c) Membership; appointment. -- The Committee consists of the following seven members:

   (1) the Secretary of Housing and Community Development, or the Secretary's designee;

   (2) the Secretary of the Environment, or the Secretary's designee;

   (3) the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene, or the Secretary's designee; and

   (4) four members appointed by the Governor:

      (i) a member of the Lead Poisoning Prevention Commission;

      (ii) a representative of owners of residential rental property built before 1950;

      (iii) a representative of a child, youth, or health advocacy group; and

      (iv) a member of the public who has an interest in lead in the environment.

(d) Tenure; vacancies. --

   (1) The term of an appointed member of the Committee is 4 years.

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

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

   (4) An appointed 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.

(e) Chair. -- The Secretary or the Secretary's designee is the chair of the Committee.

(f) Reimbursement for expenses. -- Each member of the Committee is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

(g) Duties. -- In consultation with the Committee, the Department shall develop regulations, policies, and guidelines to carry out the Grant Program and the Loan Program.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 83B, § 2-1410(a)-(d), (e)(1), (3), (4); 2005, ch. 26, § 2.