Maryland Statutes
Part II - Maryland Industrial Development Financing Authority
Section 5-407 - Membership

(a)    (1)    The Authority consists of the following nine members:
            (i)    seven members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate; and
            (ii)    as ex officio members:
                1.    the Secretary; and
                2.    the Treasurer or the Comptroller, as the Governor designates.
        (2)    An ex officio member may designate a representative to serve on the Authority.
    (b)    The appointed members shall:
        (1)    have substantial experience in business or economic development; and
        (2)    reflect the geographic, racial, ethnic, and gender makeup of the State.
    (c)    (1)    The term of an appointed member is 5 years.
        (2)    The terms of the appointed members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Authority on October 1, 2008.
        (3)    At the end of a term, an appointed 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.
    (d)    The Governor may remove an appointed member with or without cause.