§ 15-207

Maryland § 15-207

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article gsf: State Finance and Procurement
• Title: 15

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(a) (1) The Appeals Board consists of 6 members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.

(2) An appeal before the Appeals Board shall be heard by a panel of not more than 3 members designated by the Chairman.

(b) Each member of the Appeals Board shall:

(1) be qualified to serve in a quasi–judicial capacity; and

(2) have a thorough knowledge of procurement practices and processes.

(c) Before taking office, each appointee to the Appeals Board shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.

(d) (1) The term of a member is 5 years.

(2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Appeals Board on October 1, 1988.

(3) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(4) 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) The Governor may remove a member of the Appeals Board for cause.