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<baltimore-city-law heading="§ 42-17 Composition.">
  <section prefix="§" num="42-17" heading="Composition.">
    <para num="(a)" heading="In general.">The Board comprises the following 5 members, appointed by the Mayor in accordance with Article IV, § 6 {“Appointments of municipal officers.”} of &lt;cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Charter"&gt;the Baltimore City Charter&lt;/cite&gt;:<para num="(1)">1 member nominated in consultation with the President of the City Council;</para>
      <para num="(2)">1 member nominated in consultation with the City Comptroller; and</para>
      <para num="(3)">3 members named by the Mayor, at least 2 of whom must be members of the Maryland Bar.</para>
    </para>
    <para num="(b)" heading="Qualifications.">A Board member must:<para num="(i)">be an individual of known personal integrity;</para>
      <para num="(ii)">possess a recognized knowledge in business licensing or consumer protection; and</para>
      <para num="(iii)">be a resident of the City of Baltimore.</para>
    </para>
    <para num="(c)" heading="Staff.">The Director shall designate Department staff to assist the Board in carrying out its functions.</para>
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  </section>
</baltimore-city-law>
