Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 14-405 - Composition; terms of members; removal of members(a)(1) The Council consists of 11 members.(2) Of the 11 Council members:(i) 1 shall be a representative of the Department;(ii) 1 shall be a camping leader with professional experience, but who is not a youth camp owner or manager;(iii) 1 shall be actively engaged in the ownership or management of a youth camp operating for profit;(iv) 1 shall be actively engaged in the ownership or management of a nonprofit youth camp;(v) 1 shall be actively engaged in the ownership or management of an American Camping Association accredited youth camp;(vi) 1 shall be actively engaged in the ownership or management of a youth camp that is not accredited by the American Camping Association;(vii) 1 shall be a member of the public;(viii) 2 shall be selected from the local health departments from 2 counties; and(ix) 2 shall be selected from nationwide organizations involved in camping such as scouting and 4-H.(3) The Governor shall appoint the Council members with the advice of the Secretary and the advice and consent of the Senate.(b)(1) The term of a member is 3 years.(2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Council on July 1, 1986.(3) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed.(4) A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed.(5) Members of the Council: (i) Are eligible for reappointment; but(ii) May not serve more than 2 full consecutive terms.(c) The Governor may remove a member for incompetence or misconduct.