§ 15–207

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., State Fin. & Proc. § 15-207 (2026)

Title 15. Procurement Contract Administration and Dispute Resolution

Subtitle 2. Dispute Resolution

(a)

(1)

The Appeals Board consists of 6 members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.

(2)

An appeal before the Appeals Board shall be heard by a panel of not more than 3 members designated by the Chairman.

(b)

Each member of the Appeals Board shall:

(1)

be qualified to serve in a quasi–judicial capacity; and

(2)

have a thorough knowledge of procurement practices and processes.

(c)

Before taking office, each appointee to the Appeals Board shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.

(d)

(1)

The term of a member is 5 years.

(2)

The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Appeals Board on October 1, 1988.

(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 has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(e)

The Governor may remove a member of the Appeals Board for cause.