# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 21. Environmental Health Specialists

### Subtitle 2. State Board of Environmental Health Specialists

#### Section 21-204

(a) A majority of the appointed members of the Board is a quorum to do business.

(b) The Board shall meet at least twice a year, at the times and places that the Board determines.

(c) A member of the Board:

  (1) May receive compensation as provided in the State budget; and

  (2) Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

(d) The Board may employ a staff in accordance with the budget of the Board.

(e)

  (1) The Board shall appoint an executive director.

  (2) The executive director shall:

    (i) Serve at the pleasure of the Board;

    (ii) Act as the executive officer of the Board; and

    (iii) Carry out the powers and duties assigned by the Board.

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Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)