Ch. 3

LAWS OF MARYLAND

In subsection (a)(2)(iii) of this section, the defined
term "consumer member[s]" is substituted for the
former reference to "members from the public", for
clarity and conformity to similar references in other
titles of this article.

In subsection (a)(4) of this section, the phrase "to
the Secretary" is added to reflect the practice in
submitting nominees for appointment to the Board.

In subsection (f) of this section, the former phrases
"with the advice of the Secretary of Licensing and
Regulation" are deleted as misleading. Although
former Art. 56, § 331(d) seemed to imply that removal
by the Governor of a Board member required the advice
of the Secretary, Md. Constitution, Art. II, § 15
makes it clear that the power of the Governor is not
so limited. For other provisions on removal, see: Md.
Constitution, Art. XV, § 2, on suspension and removal
for crimes, and Art. 41, § 1-203 of the Code, on
removal for failure to attend meetings.

Defined terms: "Board" § 15-101

"Consumer member" § 1-101 "License" § 15-101

"Licensed property line surveyor" § 15-101

"Person" § 1-101

"Professional land surveyor" § 15-101

"Secretary" § 1-101

15-203. OFFICERS.

(A)  CHAIRMAN.

FROM AMONG THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, THE GOVERNOR SHALL
APPOINT A CHAIRMAN.

(B)  VICE CHAIRMAN; SECRETARY.

FROM AMONG ITS MEMBERS, THE BOARD ANNUALLY SHALL ELECT A
VICE CHAIRMAN AND A SECRETARY.

(C)  ELECTIONS.

THE MANNER OF ELECTION OF OFFICERS SHALL BE AS THE BOARD
DETERMINES.

REVISOR'S NOTE: Subsections (a) and (b) of this section are
new language derived without substantive change from
former Art. 56, § 332(b).

Subsection (c) of this section is standard language
added to clarify the manner of election for officers
of the Board.

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