(a) There is a Charles County Gaming Permit Review Board. (b) (1) The board consists of seven members. (2) Of the seven members of the board: (i) one shall be a member of the county sheriff’s office; (ii) one shall be a member of the Department of State Police; (iii) one shall be a member of a fundraising organization in the county; (iv) one shall be an individual with background and experience in finance; and (v) three shall be members at large. (3) Each member at large: (i) shall be a member of the general public; (ii) may not be a member of a fundraising organization or otherwise be subject to regulation by the board; (iii) may not, within 1 year before appointment, have had a financial interest in or have received compensation from a person regulated by the board; and (iv) may not, while a member of the board, have a financial interest in or receive compensation from a person regulated by the board. (4) Each member of the board shall be a resident of the county. (5) The board shall select a chairperson from among its members, to serve the term that the board sets. (c) (1) The term of a member is 4 years. member of the board shall be a resident of the county. (5) The board shall select a chairperson from among its members, to serve the term that the board sets. (c) (1) The term of a member is 4 years. (2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the board on October 1, 2002. (3) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies. (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 and qualifies. (d) The board may recommend to the county commissioners: (1) the types of gaming devices that may be operated in the county; (2) approval or denial of a gaming permit; and (3) modifications of the county gaming regulations and procedures. (e) The board shall: (1) review at least quarterly gaming permit applications; (2) review gaming regulations and permit procedures; (3) keep a list of all approved lessors of gaming devices and premises for gaming events; (4) keep a record of the gaming permits that the board has reviewed; and (5) undertake the other duties regarding gaming regulation that the county commissioners delegate. premises for gaming events; (4) keep a record of the gaming permits that the board has reviewed; and (5) undertake the other duties regarding gaming regulation that the county commissioners delegate. (f) As the county commissioners consider appropriate, the county commissioners shall provide for the board a clerk, legal counsel, supplies, and funding. (g) The county commissioners may pay salaries to the members of the board.
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