The Council shall consist of 34 members appointed by the Secretary according to Health-General Article, §13-203, Annotated Code of Maryland. A member shall: Be a Maryland resident; or If a qualified Maryland resident is not available to be appointed to a Council position, possess special knowledge or training required for the Council position to which they are appointed. A member that is subject to term limits: Shall serve a 4-year term; May serve two consecutive full terms; At the end of a term, shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies; If appointed after a term has begun, shall only serve for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies; and May not be reappointed to the Council for 4 years after serving two consecutive full terms. Members shall serve on at least one committee. The Council Chair shall: Be appointed by the Secretary; Serve a 2-year term; Be allowed to serve two consecutive terms; and Appoint the Chairs of the committees.