Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 3 - Administration
Section 8-308 - State Advisory Council

(a)    With the approval of the Governor, the Secretary shall appoint a State Advisory Council.
    (b)    The State Advisory Council shall consist of:
        (1)    an equal number of members who represent employees and who represent employers; and
        (2)    the number of members who represent the general public that the Secretary sets.
    (c)    Each member of the State Advisory Council who represents employees or who represents employers shall be an individual who is regarded as a representative of employees or employers because of affiliation, employment, or vocation.
    (d)    (1)    The term of a member of the State Advisory Council 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.
    (e)    Each member of the State Advisory Council is entitled to:
        (1)    $50 for each day that the Council is in session, not exceeding $1,500 per year; and
        (2)    reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
    (f)    The State Advisory Council shall help the Secretary to:
        (1)    develop policies and discuss problems related to the administration of this title; and
        (2)    ensure impartiality and freedom from political influence in the solution of those problems.

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