The Office is headed by a Director who is appointed by the Governor with Senate advice and consent (Code State Government Article, secs. 9-2401 through 9-2407).
Of the Council's sixteen members, eight are public members and eight serve ex officio. The public members are appointed to three-year terms by the Governor with Senate advice and consent. The Council meets quarterly (Code State Government Article, secs. 9-2404 through 9-2406).
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MARYLAND ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR THE DEAF & HARD OF HEARING
The Maryland Advisory Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing was authorized in October 2001 (Chapter 537, Acts of 2001). The Council advises the Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing on carrying out its duties, and reviews statewide activities for the deaf and hard of hearing. The Council also fosters coordination and support of programs for the deaf and hard of hearing, and studies ways to ensure that individuals with hearing problems use the facilities and services available to them.
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