§ 24–505
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 24-505 (2026)
Title 24. Miscellaneous Education Agencies
Subtitle 5. Historic St. Mary's City Commission
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(a)
The Historic St. Mary’s City Commission consists of the following members:
(1)
Fourteen voting members who shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate as follows:
(i)
Three shall be distinguished scholars, one of whom shall be an archaeologist, one of whom shall be a colonial historian, and one of whom shall be an educator;
(ii)
One shall be a representative from a prominent historical museum;
(iii)
Three shall be members of the Maryland business community, one of whom is in business in the St. Mary’s County community;
(iv)
Six shall be members of the general public, at least two of whom are residents of the St. Mary’s County community; and
(v)
One shall be a representative of the Native American community, appointed in consultation with the Maryland Commission on Indian Affairs;
(2)
Two voting members as follows:
(i)
One member of the public, appointed by the President of the Senate; and
(ii)
One member of the public, appointed by the Speaker of the House; and
(3)
Two shall be ex officio members as follows:
(i)
The chairman of the St. Mary’s College of Maryland Board of Trustees or the chairman’s designee who is a voting member; and
(ii)
The President of the Historic St. Mary’s Foundation
who is a nonvoting member.
(b)
The Governor shall consider statewide, regional, and minority representation in making appointments to the Commission.
(c)
(1)
The term of a member of the Commission, excluding an ex officio member, is 4 years and until a successor is appointed and qualifies. These terms are staggered as required by the terms of members as of July 1, 1997.
(2)
A member appointed to fill a vacancy in an unexpired term serves only for the remainder of that term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(3)
A member may be appointed to no more than two full consecutive terms. A member who has served less than a full 4–year term may be reappointed to two full terms.