§15–209.

    (a)    Each member of the Appeals Board shall devote full time to the duties of office.

    (b)    Each member of the Appeals Board is entitled to:

        (1)    compensation in accordance with the State budget; and

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

    (c)    (1)    Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, the Appeals Board may employ a staff in accordance with the State budget.

        (2)    The Appeals Board shall have at least three more positions than the number of positions authorized in fiscal year 2022.

        (3)    (i)    Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the Appeals Board shall employ at least three law clerks.

            (ii)    The Appeals Board shall employ:

                1.    at least one law clerk who is a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Law;

                2.    at least one law clerk who is a graduate of the University of Baltimore School of Law; and

                3.    at least one law clerk who is a graduate of Howard University School of Law.