§ 17-2A-12. Forensic Laboratory Advisory Committee.

   (a) Established. -- The Governor shall establish a Forensic Laboratory Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary on matters relating to the implementation of the provisions of this subtitle.

(b) Composition. -- The Advisory Committee shall consist of the following 10 members:

   (1) The Director of the Laboratories Administration in the Department, or the Director's designee;

   (2) The Director of the Office of Health Care Quality in the Department, or the Director's designee; and

   (3) The following members, appointed by the Governor:

      (i) One from the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science;

      (ii) One from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Medical Research and Technology;

      (iii) One from the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation;

      (iv) One from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences;

      (v) One from the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory Accreditation Board; and

      (vi) Three directors of forensic laboratories in the State, including:

         1. One from a forensic laboratory operated by the State;

         2. One from a forensic laboratory operated by a county; and

         3. One from a forensic laboratory operated by a municipal corporation.

(c) Term. --

   (1) The term of an appointed member is 3 years.

   (2) The terms of appointed members are staggered as required by the terms provided for appointed members of the Advisory Committee on October 1, 2007.

(d) Chair. -- The Governor shall designate the chair of the Advisory Committee.

(e) Quorum. -- A majority of the members serving on the Advisory Committee represents a quorum to conduct business.

(f) Compensation; reimbursement. -- A member of the Advisory Committee may not receive compensation but is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

(g) Staff. -- The Department shall provide staff for the Advisory Committee.

HISTORY: 2007, ch. 147.