# Natural Resources (GNR)

## Title 8. Waters

### Subtitle 19. Chesapeake Bay Trust and Programs. (Pt. I)

#### Section 8-1904

(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.

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