Section 10-1004 - [Expires 7/1/2029] Members(a)(1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Authority consists of:(i) the following members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate: 1. one member from a list of two individuals nominated by the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association;2. one member from a list of two individuals nominated by the Maryland Horse Breeders Association; 3. one member who represents Park Heights Renaissance, Inc.;4. one member who represents the community surrounding the training facility site as defined under § 10-601 of this title; and5. three other members who possess relevant industry, business, or government experience: A. at least one of whom shall have experience in real estate development or the financial services industries; andB. one of whom shall serve as Chair;(ii) the Chair or Executive Director of the Maryland Stadium Authority, or the designee of the Chair or Executive Director;(iii) the Chair or Execusubsecttive Director of the Maryland Economic Development Corporation, or the designee of the Corporation's Board of Directors;(iv) one member who is not an elected official, appointed by the President of the Senate;(v) one member who is not an elected official, appointed by the Speaker of the House;(vi) the following nonvoting, ex officio members, appointed by the Governor:1. one member of the community who resides near Laurel Park Race Course;2. one member of the community who resides near Pimlico Race Course; and3. one member of the community who resides near the Bowie Race Course Training Center property; and(vii) one nonvoting, ex officio member of the State Racing Commission, designated by a majority of the members of the State Racing Commission.(2) A majority of the members of the Authority may not have a direct interest in thoroughbred horse racing as an owner, trainer, or licensee.(b)(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) The terms of the initial five members appointed by the Governor shall be staggered.(c)(1) Five members of the Authority are a quorum.(2) Action by the Authority requires the affirmative vote of at least five members of the Authority.(d) A member of the Authority:(1) may not receive compensation as a member of the Authority; but(2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.Amended by 2024 Md. Laws, Ch. 410,Sec. 3, eff. 6/1/2024.Amended by 2024 Md. Laws, Ch. 382,Sec. 1, eff. 4/25/2024.Added by 2023 Md. Laws, Ch. 111, Sec. 2, eff. 6/1/2023, exp. 7/1/2029.