Section 8-705 - Governing Board.
§ 8-705. Governing Board.
(a) In general.- The Board shall govern a program.
(b) Members.-
(1) The Board consists of 25 members.
(2) Of the 25 members:
(i) 5 shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice of the State Superintendent and the advice and consent of the Senate; and
(ii) 20 shall be selected in accordance with the charter and bylaws of the program.
(c) Terms.-
(1) The term of a member is 3 years.
(2) The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2006.
(3) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed or selected and qualifies.
(4) A member may not serve for more than 3 consecutive full terms.
(5) A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner in which the vacating member was appointed or selected.
(d) Officers.- The Board shall determine its officers.
[2006, ch. 397.]