§ 8–309
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Lab. & Empl. § 8-309 (2026)
Title 8. Unemployment Insurance
Subtitle 3. Administration
§ 8–309LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Secretary shall appoint local advisory councils.
(b)
Each local advisory council shall consist of:
(1)
an equal number of members who represent employees and who represent employers; and
(2)
the number of members who represent the general public that the Secretary sets.
(c)
Each member of a local advisory council who represents employees or who represents employers shall be regarded as a representative of employees or employers because of affiliation, employment, or vocation.
(d)
A member of a local advisory council:
(1)
may not receive compensation; but
(2)
is entitled to reimbursement for necessary expenses.
(e)
The local advisory councils shall help the Secretary to:
(1)
develop policies and discuss problems related to the administration of this title; and
(2)
ensure impartiality and freedom from political influence in the solution of those problems.