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Terms Used In Maryland Code, LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT 10-308

  • Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
(a) (1) The Board consists of 3 members, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.

(2) Of the 3 members of the Board:

(i) 1 shall represent labor;

(ii) 1 shall represent management; and

(iii) 1 shall represent the general public.

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

(c) (1) The term of a member is 4 years.

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

(3) 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.

(d) The Governor may remove a member for incompetence or misconduct.