§ 8–1904
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Nat. Res. § 8-1904 (2026)
Title 8. Waters
Subtitle 19. Chesapeake Bay Trust and Programs. (Pt. I)
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(a)
The powers and duties of the Chesapeake Bay Trust shall rest in and be exercised by a board of 19 trustees.
(b)
The Board of Trustees shall consist of:
(1)
The President of the Senate, ex officio;
(2)
The Speaker of the House, ex officio;
(3)
The Secretaries of Agriculture, the Environment, and Natural Resources, ex officio, or their designees; and
(4)
14 individuals appointed by the Governor as follows:
(i)
8 shall represent the interests of local government, education, environmental conservation, and the general public; and
(ii)
6 shall represent the business community.
(c)
The Governor shall consider geographical balance in making appointments to the Board of Trustees.
(d)
Except for the ex officio members or their designees:
(1)
The term of a member is 4 years;
(2)
The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 1985;
(3)
At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies;
(4)
A member who is appointed after a term is begun serves for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies; and
(5)
A member may serve no more than 2 consecutive terms.