Md. Admin. Order of 2021-11-23 (Updated Administrative and Procedural Guidelines of the ...) 6.4

6.4.1. If the Peer Review Committee Chair determines that the appointment of a Peer

Review Panel cannot occur within thirty (30) days after receipt of the Statement of

Charges, he or she shall request an extension of time from the Commission Chair.

If the Commission Chair grants an extension of time within which to appoint a Peer

Review Panel, said extension shall not be for a period greater than thirty (30) days.

6.4.2. If the Peer Review Committee Chair or the Peer Review Panel Chair determines

that the meeting cannot be held within sixty (60) days after appointment of the

Panel, he or she shall request an extension of time from the Commission Chair. If

the Commission Chair grants an extension of time within which to hold the Panel

Meeting, said extension shall not be for a period greater than sixty (60) days.

6.4.3. If the Panel determines that it cannot submit its recommendation to the Commission

within thirty (30) days after conclusion of its meeting, the Panel Chair shall request

an extension of time from the Commission Chair. If the Commission Chair grants

an extension of time within which to submit the Panel recommendation, said

extension shall not be for a period greater than thirty (30) days.

6.4.4. The Executive Counsel and Director shall receive all extension requests on behalf

of the Commission Chair. The extension request shall contain a brief explanation

for the request and specify the extension sought.