Md. Code, Local Government § 1–1007

(a) (1) (i) Except as provided in subsection (d)(1) of this section, a

board consists of 10 members.

(ii) The county commissioners, the county council of the

county, or, subject to the confirmation of the Frederick County Council, the County

Executive of Frederick County shall appoint the initial members of the board for the

following terms:

1. three members for 3 years;

2. three members for 2 years; and

3. three members for 1 year.

(iii) The county commissioners, the county council, or, subject

to the confirmation of the Frederick County Council, the County Executive of

Frederick County shall appoint one of its members to be an ex officio member of the

board.

(2) Each member of the board shall be a resident of the county.

(b) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d)(3) of this section, a

successor member shall be elected by a majority vote of the board for:

(1) a term of 3 years if a term expires; or

(2) the rest of the term if a term is vacated.

(c) Subject to the confirmation of the Frederick County Council, the Chief

Executive of Frederick County shall appoint a successor member for:

(1) a term of 3 years if a term expires; or

(2) the rest of the term if a term is vacated.

(d) (1) In St. Mary’s County, the board consists of at least 10 but not

more than 15 members.

(2) (i) Subject to paragraph (1) of this subsection, the County

Commissioners of St. Mary’s County may create new positions on the board.

(ii) The county commissioners shall set the term for each new

position to:

1. 3 years or less; and

2. ensure balanced staggering of the expiration of the

terms of all members.

(3) The county commissioners shall appoint a successor member for:

(i) a term of 3 years if a term expires; or

(ii) the rest of the term if a term is vacated.