The Environmental Control Board of Baltimore City is established as an independent agency of City Government. The Board comprises 15 members. 7 are the following ex officio members, or their respective designees:the Commissioner of Health; the Commissioner of Housing and Community Development; the Police Commissioner; the Fire Chief; the Director of Public Works; the Director of Transportation; and a member of the City Council, to be appointed by the President of the City Council. 8 members are appointed by the Mayor in accordance with <cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Charter" data-path="IV|§6">Article IV, § 6 of the City Charter</cite>. Of the members appointed under subsection (b)(3) of this section:2 members must be appointed from the general public; and 6 members must be appointed with at least 1 designated as having expertise in each of the following areas:real estate; small business; education; water pollution; solid waste; and community advocacy. The Chair of the Board is appointed by the Mayor from among the members. The members appointed under subsection (b)(3) of this section:serve without compensation; but are entitled to reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of their duties, as provided in the Ordinance of Estimates. City Code, 1976/83, art. 1, §296 Ord. 98-326 Ord. 16-503 Ord. 16-555