Maryland Code, HEALTH – GENERAL 13-4503

Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
state: means :

(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or

(2) the District of Columbia. See

(a) The chair of the Advisory Council shall be elected by the members of the Advisory Council.

(b) A majority of the members then serving on the Advisory Council is a quorum.

(c) The Advisory Council shall meet at least four times each year, at the times and places that the Advisory Council determines.

(d) The Advisory Council may form workgroups to assist in the work of the Advisory Council.

(e) A member of the Advisory Council:

(1) May not receive compensation as a member of the Advisory Council; but

(2) Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

(f) The Department shall provide staff support and technical assistance for the Advisory Council.