Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 3 - Administration
Section 8-309 - Local Advisory Councils

(a)    The Secretary shall appoint local advisory councils.
    (b)    Each local 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 a local advisory council who represents employees or who represents employers shall be regarded as a representative of employees or employers because of affiliation, employment, or vocation.
    (d)    A member of a local advisory council:
        (1)    may not receive compensation; but
        (2)    is entitled to reimbursement for necessary expenses.
    (e)    The local advisory councils 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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