In this section, “Commission” means the Pediatric Cancer Research Commission. There is a Pediatric Cancer Research Commission. The purpose of the Commission is to oversee the award of competitive grants from the Pediatric Cancer Fund, established under § 20–120 of this subtitle, to public and private entities in the State. The Commission consists of: The Secretary of Health, or the Secretary’s designee; and The following members appointed by the Governor: Two individuals who are adult survivors of pediatric cancer or caregivers of pediatric cancer patients, who may be identified in consultation with the American Childhood Cancer Organization; One representative of the American Childhood Cancer Organization; Four scientists with expertise in pediatric cancer research; Two advanced practice registered nurses who have experience in pediatric cancer care; and Three physicians with expertise in treating pediatric cancer patients. The term of an appointed member is 3 years. The terms of the appointed members of the Commission are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Commission on October 1, 2024. If a vacancy occurs during the term of an appointed member, the Governor shall appoint a successor who shall serve until the term expires. At the end of a term, a member may continue to serve only until a successor is appointed and qualifies. A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies. A member may not serve more than two consecutive full terms. Each member of the Commission shall disclose to the State Ethics Commission whether the member is employed by or has a financial interest in an entity that may apply to conduct State–funded pediatric cancer research. The Governor may remove a member for neglect of duty, incompetence, misconduct, malfeasance, misfeasance, nonfeasance, or any other sufficient cause. The Governor may not remove a member for political party preference. A majority of the full authorized membership of the Commission is a quorum. The decision of the Commission shall be by a majority of the quorum present and voting. The Commission shall meet at least twice a year, at the times and places that it determines. A member of the Commission: May not receive compensation as a member of the Commission; but Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget. The Commission annually shall elect a chair and vice chair from among its members. The Commission shall: Develop criteria, standards, and requirements for the review of applications for pediatric cancer research grants from the Pediatric Cancer Fund; Establish procedures and guidelines to be used in the review, evaluation, ranking, and rating of the research grant proposals; Develop criteria and a process for reviewing grant applications to ensure that each application is complete and satisfies the criteria, standards, and requirements developed by the Commission under item (1) of this subsection; Develop disclosure and recusal guidelines to be followed by members of the Commission when considering grant applications; Establish standards for the oversight of awards; and Conduct progress reviews of grant recipients. The Commission may consult with experts in performing its duties.