# Housing and Community Development (GHS)

## Title 6. Division of Neighborhood Revitalization

### Subtitle 6. Community Development Program Act

#### Section 6-604

(a) There is a Community Development Board in the Program.

(b) The Board consists of the following members:

  (1) the Secretary, or the Secretary's designee; and

  (2) the following members, appointed by the Governor, in consultation with the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House:

    (i) one representative of the Community Development Network of Maryland;

    (ii) one representative of the small business community;

    (iii) one representative of the nonprofit development community;

    (iv) one representative of the for-profit development community;

    (v) one representative involved with rural community development;

    (vi) one representative involved with suburban community development; and

    (vii) one representative involved with urban community development.

(c) The Secretary shall designate the chair of the Board.

(d)

  (1) The term of a member may not exceed 3 years.

  (2) A member may be reappointed.

(e) Service as a member is not a State office or State employment for purposes of any prohibition against holding two public positions.

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Md. Code Ann., Hous. & Cmty. Dev. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)