§ 3-1 Board of Electrical Examiners — appointment; qualifications; terms.

The Governor, with the advice of the Secretary of Licensing and Regulation, shall appoint a board subject to the advice and consent of the Senate which shall be known as the Board of Electrical Examiners and Supervisors, consisting of five (5) persons, each of whom shall serve a term of four years, after expiration of the initial terms provided herein, for the purpose of examining into the qualifications and capabilities of all persons who are engaged or desire to engage in the business of Master Electrician as defined in <cite data-path="3|§3-5">Section 3-5 of this Article</cite>. The Board of Electrical Examiners and Supervisors shall be a part of the Department of Licensing and Regulation.

The board so appointed shall be competent practical electricians and representatives of the general public of Baltimore City, all of whom shall be residents of Baltimore City during their entire term, and shall be selected as follows: three members who are practical electricians licensed in the City of Baltimore, one of whom shall be a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers of Maryland, and two members from the general public, and a majority of said Board shall constitute a quorum to transact the business thereof.

The term of office of the members first appointed after July 1, 1972, shall be as follows:

one practical electrician shall be appointed for a term of four (4) years;

one practical electrician shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years;

one (1) practical electrician shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years;

one (1) member of the general public shall be appointed for a term of four years and

one (1) member of the general public shall be appointed for a term of one (1) year.

Should any vacancy occur from any cause during the term of any Board as herein provided, the Governor shall appoint someone from the categories as above provided, to fill such vacancy. The Governor shall have full power to remove any member of the Board for incompetency or improper conduct upon satisfactory evidence being presented to him of such condition.

The Governor shall appoint one member of said Board to act as chairman of the Board who shall serve as chairman, at the pleasure of the Governor.

In no event shall any member of said Board be appointed for more than two consecutive terms.