(1) Establish policies directed toward improving the competitive position of the ports of Maryland within the international port industry;

(2) Adopt regulations for the operation of the Administration in a competitive manner within the port industry;

(3) Exercise those powers granted to the Commission and to the Maryland Port Administration by this title or by any other provision of law;

(4) Unless otherwise directed by the Secretary, serve as the board of directors of any private operating company created under this title; and

(5) In carrying out the provisions of this subtitle, seek information and advice from port labor and management groups.

(2) The Secretary of Business and Economic Development shall serve as a nonvoting ex officio Commission member.

(2) The Governor shall take into consideration geographic representation when appointing the 6 members of the Commission.

(3) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, a member of the Maryland Transportation Authority or any other State board, commission, or authority may be appointed a member of the Maryland Port Commission. Any person so appointed who is compensated by the State is not entitled to any compensation or other emolument, except expenses incurred in connection with attendance at hearings, meetings, field trips, and working sessions, for any services rendered as a Commissioner.

(2) A member appointed to fill a vacancy in an unexpired term serves only for the remainder of that term or until a replacement is appointed.