There is a Commission on Aging in the Department. The Commission consists of the following members: one member of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate; one member of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House; the Secretary of Aging, or the Secretary’s designee; and the following members, appointed by the Governor: three directors of area agencies on aging, including the president of the Maryland Association of Area Agencies on Aging; three representatives of organizations located in the State that advocate for older adults and caregivers; six experts on aging representing the disciplines of health care, technology, academia, innovation, consumer protection, and the private sector and philanthropy; five individuals with a demonstrated interest in the implementation of the Longevity Ready Maryland Plan; and one veteran with a demonstrated interest in the implementation of the Longevity Ready Maryland Plan. To the extent practicable, Commission membership shall reflect the age, race, ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, immigrant heritage, lived and professional experience, and regional geographic representation diversity of the State. The Department shall provide staff for the Commission. The term of a member of the Commission is 4 years. The terms of new members appointed under subsection (b)(1)(iv) of this section are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Commission on October 1, 2026. A member of the Commission appointed under subsection (b)(1)(iv) of this section may not serve more than two consecutive terms. At the end of a term, a member continues to serve 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 who fails to attend at least 50% of the meetings during any consecutive 12–month period shall be considered to have resigned. The Commission shall determine the frequency, dates, times, and places of its meetings. From among the members of the Commission, the Secretary: shall designate the chair of the Commission; and may designate a vice chair of the Commission. A majority of the members then serving on the Commission is a quorum. The chair may establish subcommittees of the Commission. The Commission may consult and collaborate with local commissions on aging. 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 shall: exercise the powers and perform the duties specified in this title; review and advise the Department on the Longevity Ready Maryland Plan and overall progress of the Department and multisector partners in implementing the recommendations of the most recently published Longevity Ready Maryland Plan; advise the Secretary on legislative, policy, and other systems changes that could assist with implementation of the Longevity Ready Maryland Plan; and advise the Secretary on any update to the Longevity Ready Maryland Plan required by § 10–206 of this subtitle, including any update to the goals, objectives, and strategies to be included in subsequent Longevity Ready Maryland plans.