Sec. 34.04.04.07. Museum Assistance Review Panel

A. There is established within the Trust a Museum Assistance Review Panel.

B. Membership.

(1) The review panel shall consist initially of nine members.

(2) The Secretary may appoint additional members as the responsibilities of the review panel may require.

(3) The review panel shall include the following members:

(a) Three ex officio members as follows:

(i) The President of the Senate of Maryland or the President's designee;

(ii) The Speaker of the House of Delegates of Maryland or the Speaker's designee; and

(iii) A representative of the Executive Branch, whose responsibilities relate to the purposes of the Program, designated by the Secretary;

(b) At least six other members, appointed by the Secretary, who shall:

(i) Equitably represent the geographical diversity of the State and the variety of museums eligible for grant assistance under the Program;

(ii) Have served in a museum-related capacity for a minimum of 3 years;

(iii) Serve terms of 3 years, except that initial members shall serve staggered terms of 1, 2, and 3 years;

(iv) Serve not more than two consecutive terms, and may not be reappointed again until at least 1 year has elapsed.

(4) Review panel members shall serve without compensation but are entitled to reimbursement for expenses as permitted by law.

C. Duties. The review panel shall:

(1) Review grant applications;

(2) Make recommendations in accordance with Regulation .08 of this chapter, for review and approval by the Board of Trustees and recommendation to the Secretary for final approval or disapproval by the Secretary;

(3) Consider any advice or recommendations of the State Archivist received on all grant applications that in whole or in part relate to the care of, preservation of, or access to, archival material; and

(4) Advise the Trust and the Secretary regarding Program policies, activities, and expenditures.