The chair is appointed by the Governor. Duties. The chair shall: Except as provided in §B(6)(b) of this regulation, convene and preside over the meetings of the Commission; Call meetings of the Commission as necessary to accomplish the Commission's purpose; Appoint the Commission's vice chair; Appoint the chairs of the Commission's standing and ad hoc committees; Appoint the members of the Commission's committees; and At meetings of the Commission, either: Serve as the presiding officer; or Designate the vice chair or other commissioner to preside over any Commission meeting the chair is unable to attend. The Commission consists of 11 members, appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, in accordance with Health-General Article, §19-2103, Annotated Code of Maryland. Executive Director. The Executive Director of the Commission: Is the chief administrative officer of the Commission; Is appointed by the Commission with the approval of the Governor; Serves at the pleasure of the Commission; and Shall, under the direction of the Commission, perform any duty or function that the Commission requires, consistent with Health-General Article, §§19-2101 — 2201, Annotated Code of Maryland, and this subtitle. Staff. The Commission may employ a staff in accordance with the State budget. The Commission, in consultation with the Secretary, shall determine appropriate job classifications and grades for all staff. Health-General Article, §19-2107, Annotated Code of Maryland Effective date: Regulations .01—.03 adopted as an emergency provision effective October 31, 2006 (33:24 Md. R. 1905); adopted permanently effective February 12, 2007 (34:3 Md. R. 299)