# State Government (GSG)

## Title 9. Miscellaneous Executive Agencies

### Subtitle 9. Department of Veterans and Military Families

#### Section 9-934

(a)

  (1) The Commission consists of 10 members.

  (2) Of the 10 Commission members:

    (i) 5 shall be appointed by the Secretary, with the approval of the Governor; and

    (ii) 5 shall be appointed by the Mayor of Baltimore City.

(b) Each member must be a Maryland war veteran.

(c)

  (1) The term of a member is 5 years.

  (2) The terms of a member are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Commission on October 1, 1984.

  (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.

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Md. Code Ann., State Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)