Md. Code, Educ. § 16-101

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 16-101 - Board of community college trustees
(a) There is a board of community college trustees in each county that has one or more community colleges.
(b)
(1) The governing body of any county that does not have a community college may request permission to establish one from the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
(2) On recommendation of the Commission, the Governor shall appoint a board of community college trustees for that county.
(c) Except as provided in Subtitle 4 of this title, each board is composed of seven members appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(d)
(1) Except as provided in Subtitle 4 of this title, each member serves for a term of 6 years from July 1 of the year the appointment is made and until a successor is appointed and qualifies. These terms are staggered, and of the initial appointments to a board, five shall be for terms of 1 to 5 years respectively, and two shall be for terms of 6 years.
(2) A member appointed to fill a vacancy in an unexpired term serves only for the remainder of that term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(3) A member may be reappointed.

Md. Code, ED § 16-101