(a) The Board consists of:
(1) the Secretary of Information Technology or the Secretary’s designee;
(2) a representative from the Maryland Department of Health, Developmental Disabilities Administration, appointed by the Secretary of Health;
(3) a representative of the State Department of Education Division of Rehabilitation Services, appointed by the State Superintendent of Schools; and
(4) eight members of the public appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(b) Of the eight members of the public appointed by the Governor:
(1) four shall have significant experience in finance, accounting, investment management, or consumer lending; and
(2) four shall have disabilities or assist individuals with disabilities.
(c) (1) The term of a member appointed by the Governor is 4 years.
(2) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(3) 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.
(4) A member appointed by the Governor may not serve more than two terms.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 7 - Individuals With Disabilities
Subtitle 6 - Assistive Technology Loan Program
Section 7-602 - Program Established
Section 7-603 - Purpose of Program
Section 7-604 - Board of Directors -- Established
Section 7-605 - Board of Directors -- Membership
Section 7-606 - Board of Directors -- Chair
Section 7-607 - Board of Directors -- Quorum; Meetings; Compensation; Staff
Section 7-608 - Board Authorized to Guarantee Loans and Provide Interest Subsidies
Section 7-609 - Applications; Board Review of Applications
Section 7-611 - Amount and Terms of Loan Guarantees and Interest Subsidies
Section 7-612 - Violations of Loan Provisions
Section 7-613 - Assistive Technology Loan Fund
Section 7-614 - Assistive Technology Loan Fund -- Composition; Use of Fund
Section 7-615 - Assistive Technology Loan Fund -- Annual Report by Treasurer