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MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  12-605 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 12 - Local Development Authorities and Resources|Subtitle 6 - Montgomery County -- Business Improvement Districts|Section 12-605 - Board of Directors

    (a)    A board of directors shall govern the district corporation.    (b)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the board of a district corporation consists of at least five members, but no more than nine members, appointed by the members of the district.        (2)    Appointment procedures shall be provided in the local law establishing the district.    (c)    From among its members, the board shall elect a chair and other officers.    (d)    (1)    A majority of the voting members of the board is a quorum.        (2)    The board may act on a resolution only by the affirmative vote of a majority of the voting members.    (e)    A member of the board:        (1)    may not receive compensation as a member of the board; but        (2)    shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred in performing the member’s duties.    (f)    The board shall exercise its powers by resolution.    (g)    The board shall file an annual report with the governing body of the county or a municipal corporation in the county that includes:        (1)    a financial statement for the preceding year;        (2)    a proposed operating budget for the current fiscal year;        (3)    any proposed revisions to the business plan; and        (4)    a narrative statement or chart showing the results of operations in comparison to stated goals and objectives.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  12-606 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 12 - Local Development Authorities and Resources|Subtitle 6 - Montgomery County -- Business Improvement Districts|Section 12-606 - Net Earnings

    The net earnings of a district corporation may benefit only the district corporation.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  12-607 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 12 - Local Development Authorities and Resources|Subtitle 6 - Montgomery County -- Business Improvement Districts|Section 12-607 - Powers

    (a)    (1)    Except as limited by its articles of incorporation, a district corporation has all the powers set forth in this subtitle.        (2)    A district corporation may:            (i)    receive money from its incorporating county or municipal corporation, the State, other governmental units, or nonprofit organizations;            (ii)    charge fees for its services;            (iii)    have employees and consultants as it considers necessary; and            (iv)    use the services of other governmental units.    (b)    A district corporation shall operate and exercise its powers solely to accomplish one or more of the legislative purposes of this subtitle.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  12-609 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 12 - Local Development Authorities and Resources|Subtitle 6 - Montgomery County -- Business Improvement Districts|Section 12-609 - Public Hearing

    (a)    At least 21 days before the public hearing, the governing body of the county or a municipal corporation in the county shall publish notice of the public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation within the geographic area of the proposed district.    (b)    At least 21 days before the public hearing, the owners of nonexempt property who seek to establish a district shall send notice of the public hearing and a summary of the application to each owner of nonexempt property within the proposed district.    (c)    Before the public hearing, the application shall be made available for review during normal business hours in at least one location in the proposed district.    (d)    Within 10 days after the public hearing, if the governing body of the county or a municipal corporation in the county determines, in the sole discretion of the governing body, that the needs of the district meet a purpose of this subtitle, the governing body may authorize the district in accordance with § 12–604 of this subtitle.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  12-610 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 12 - Local Development Authorities and Resources|Subtitle 6 - Montgomery County -- Business Improvement Districts|Section 12-610 - Business Improvement District Tax

    (a)    Within 10 days after the authorization of the district by the governing body of the county or a municipal corporation in the county, the district corporation shall provide the governing body of the county or a municipal corporation in the county with a preliminary business improvement district tax roll.    (b)    (1)    The governing body of the county or a municipal corporation in the county shall impose a business improvement district tax to provide funds for the operation of the district.        (2)    The governing body of the county or a municipal corporation in the county shall impose on members of the district the district tax at a rate specified by the board and approved by the governing body.        (3)    The tax imposed under this subsection may not count against a county or municipal corporation tax cap.    (c)    The district tax shall be collected in the same manner as real property taxes are collected and distributed each quarter to the district.    (d)    A district shall reimburse the governing body of the county or a municipal corporation in the county for the costs incurred in collecting the district tax.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  12-611 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 12 - Local Development Authorities and Resources|Subtitle 6 - Montgomery County -- Business Improvement Districts|Section 12-611 - Expansion of District

    (a)    An established district may expand the geographic area of the district if:        (1)    a petition for inclusion is submitted from:            (i)    owners of at least 51% interest in the assessed value of the nonexempt property and, subject to subsection (b) of this section, a designated board member of a condominium or cooperative housing corporation proposed for inclusion in the district; and            (ii)    owners of at least 51% of the total number of parcels of nonexempt property and, subject to subsection (b) of this section, a designated board member of a condominium or cooperative housing corporation proposed for inclusion in the district;        (2)    the petition under item (1) of this subsection is accepted by a majority vote of the board of the district corporation; and        (3)    the appropriate documents, as applicable, are submitted under § 12–608 of this subtitle and a hearing is held under § 12–609 of this subtitle.    (b)    (1)    Notwithstanding any other provision of this title and subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a condominium or cooperative housing corporation that is located in the proposed expanded geographic area of the district may petition to join the expansion.        (2)    A condominium or cooperative housing corporation described under paragraph (1) of this subsection may petition to join the expansion only if:            (i)    the condominium or cooperative housing corporation is governed by a board;            (ii)    the board votes to join the district corporation; and            (iii)    the board has a representative member of the board sign the appropriate documents required under § 12–608 of this subtitle.        (3)    For the purposes of the votes cast under subsection (a)(1) of this section:            (i)    a condominium or cooperative housing corporation shall be considered a single parcel; and            (ii)    the decision reached by the board shall constitute the vote of the condominium or cooperative housing corporation.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  12-612 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 12 - Local Development Authorities and Resources|Subtitle 6 - Montgomery County -- Business Improvement Districts|Section 12-612 - Review and Determination of Continuance of District

    (a)    The governing body of the county or a municipal corporation in the county in which a district is established under this subtitle shall:        (1)    review the effectiveness and desirability of continuing the district every 3 years from the time the district is authorized by local law under § 12–604 of this subtitle; and        (2)    develop policies and procedures for evaluating the desirability of continuing the district if requested by owners of nonexempt property in the district.    (b)    If the continuing existence of the district is not approved by the governing body:        (1)    the district shall cease to exist as directed by the governing body; and        (2)    the district corporation shall continue its existence only as long as necessary to terminate operation in a reasonable manner.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 1 - Appalachian Regional Development Program|Section 13-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Act” means the federal Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965.    (c)    “Commission” means the federal Appalachian Regional Commission.    (d)    “Program” means the federal Appalachian Regional Development Program.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 1 - Appalachian Regional Development Program|Section 13-102 - Authority of Department

    (a)    The Department may:        (1)    coordinate and cooperate with any unit of the federal government to implement the Act in the State;        (2)    enter into contracts and agreements under the Act;        (3)    spend money for any purpose related to the Act, including for highways, natural resources, agriculture, education, training, health, and welfare; and        (4)    do all things necessary and proper to carry out the Act.    (b)    (1)    If any unit of the federal government offers to the State services, equipment, supplies, materials, or money as a gift or grant to implement the Program, the State, acting through the Governor and Department, may accept the offer.        (2)    If the Governor and Department accept the offer of a gift or grant under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Governor and Department may authorize a unit of the State or a political subdivision to receive and use the gift or grant.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 1 - Appalachian Regional Development Program|Section 13-103 - Commission

    (a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Governor shall be a member of the Commission.    (b)    (1)    The Governor may designate an individual who is a member of the Governor’s cabinet or personal staff to serve as a member of the Commission on the Governor’s behalf.        (2)    The Governor’s designee serves at the pleasure of the Governor.        (3)    The Governor’s designee shall receive compensation as provided in the State budget.        (4)    The Governor’s designee is entitled to reimbursement for expenses as provided under the Standard State Travel Regulations.    (c)    The Governor or the Governor’s designee may:        (1)    certify a local development commission to the Commission; and        (2)    perform any act necessary to carry out the provisions of this subtitle or the Act.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 2 - Southern States Energy Compact|Section 13-201 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Board” means the Southern States Energy Board.    (c)    “Compact” means the Southern States Energy Compact.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 2 - Southern States Energy Compact|Section 13-203 - Maryland Members

    (a)    The three members of the board from the State are as follows:        (1)    one member appointed by the Director of the Maryland Energy Administration, with the approval of the Governor;        (2)    one member of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House; and        (3)    one member of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate.    (b)    (1)    The term of the member appointed under subsection (a)(1) of this section expires at the end of the term of the appointing Governor.        (2)    The term of a member appointed under subsection (a)(2) or (3) of this section expires at the end of the term of that General Assembly.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 2 - Southern States Energy Compact|Section 13-204 - Submission of Budgets to Governor

    In accordance with Article III(a) of the compact, the board shall submit its budgets of estimated expenditures to the Governor for presentation to the General Assembly.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 2 - Southern States Energy Compact|Section 13-205 - Appropriation Needed

    Any supplementary agreement entered in accordance with Article VI of the compact that requires the expenditure of money or the assumption of an obligation to expend money may not become effective as to the State before the General Assembly makes an appropriation for it.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 2 - Southern States Energy Compact|Section 13-206 - Cooperation by State and Local Units and Officers

    The units and officers of the State and its political subdivisions may cooperate with the board in the furtherance of any of its activities under the compact.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 3 - Baltimore Metropolitan Council|Section 13-301 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Council” means the Baltimore Metropolitan Council.    (c)    “Region” means the area that includes all of Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Harford County, and Howard County.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 3 - Baltimore Metropolitan Council|Section 13-302 - Established; Purposes

    (a)    There is a Baltimore Metropolitan Council.    (b)    The Council:        (1)    is a body politic and corporate; and        (2)    is not a unit of State government.    (c)    The purposes of the Council are to:        (1)    serve as a forum for local officials and their representatives to identify and address problems in the region;        (2)    provide a central source of information and coordination for fashioning responses to needs in the region;        (3)    assist local jurisdictions in developing regional policies, prioritizing regional infrastructure needs, and developing regional strategies; and        (4)    facilitate coordination and collaboration among local jurisdictions and organizations in the Baltimore region to foster economic growth and development in the region in areas that include:            (i)    regional transportation;            (ii)    housing;            (iii)    workforce development; and            (iv)    renewable energy projects and usage.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 3 - Baltimore Metropolitan Council|Section 13-303 - Membership

    (a)    The Council consists of:        (1)    one member appointed by the County Executive of Anne Arundel County;        (2)    one member appointed by the Mayor of Baltimore City;        (3)    one member appointed by the County Executive of Baltimore County;        (4)    one member appointed by the County Commissioners of Carroll County;        (5)    one member appointed by the County Executive of Harford County;        (6)    one member appointed by the County Executive of Howard County;        (7)    one member appointed by the Board of County Commissioners of Queen Anne’s County;        (8)    one member of the House of Delegates who represents a district within Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Harford County, Howard County, or Queen Anne’s County, appointed by the Speaker of the House;        (9)    one member of the Senate of Maryland who represents a district within Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Harford County, Howard County, or Queen Anne’s County, appointed by the President of the Senate; and        (10)    one representative of the private sector appointed by the Governor.    (b)    A member appointed under subsection (a)(1) through (7) of this section serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 3 - Baltimore Metropolitan Council|Section 13-304 - Chair

    As provided in the Council Charter, the Council shall elect a chair from among its members.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 3 - Baltimore Metropolitan Council|Section 13-305 - Meetings; Compensation

    (a)    (1)    The Council shall meet at least quarterly at the times and places that it determines.        (2)    A majority of the members of the Council is a quorum.        (3)    An action of the Council is not effective unless approved by majority vote of all members of the Council.    (b)    A member of the Council:        (1)    may not receive compensation as a member of the Council; but        (2)    is entitled to reimbursement for reasonable expenses.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 3 - Baltimore Metropolitan Council|Section 13-306 - Staff

    The Council may employ a staff.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 3 - Baltimore Metropolitan Council|Section 13-307 - Miscellaneous Powers and Duties

    (a)    The Council may:        (1)    adopt a seal;        (2)    sue or be sued, subject to the limitations of Title 5, Subtitle 3 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article;        (3)    adopt a charter, bylaws, rules, and guidelines to carry out its purposes;        (4)    acquire, hold, lease, use, encumber, transfer, or dispose of property;        (5)    enter into a contract and execute any instrument necessary or convenient to carry out its purposes;        (6)    exercise any corporate power granted to a corporation under the Corporations and Associations Article;        (7)    serve, with the State Department of Transportation, as a metropolitan planning organization for federal funding and certification; and        (8)    do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers granted by this subtitle.    (b)    The Council shall report annually to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on:        (1)    the status of the Council’s efforts; and        (2)    recommended policy goals, strategies, and statutory changes to improve regional cooperation and the long–term health of the region.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 3 - Baltimore Metropolitan Council|Section 13-308 - Contributions and Gifts

    The Council may accept from any private or public source a contribution or grant of money or property.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-309 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 3 - Baltimore Metropolitan Council|Section 13-309 - Baltimore Region Transportation Board

    (a)    There is a Baltimore Region Transportation Board.    (b)    The Board serves as the metropolitan planning organization for federal funding and certification as required by federal law.    (c)    The Board consists of:        (1)    the Mayor of the City of Annapolis;        (2)    the County Executive of Anne Arundel County;        (3)    the Mayor of Baltimore City;        (4)    the County Executive of Baltimore County;        (5)    the President of the Carroll County Commissioners;        (6)    the County Executive of Harford County;        (7)    the County Executive of Howard County;        (8)    the Secretary of Transportation;        (9)    the Secretary of the Environment;        (10)    the Secretary of Planning; and        (11)    as authorized under 23 U.S.C. §§ 134 and 135:            (i)    the chief executive officer or president of the board of commissioners of any other jurisdiction; and            (ii)    the secretary or chief appointed official of any other unit of State government.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 4 - Rural Maryland Council|Section 13-401 - "Council" Defined

    In this subtitle, “Council” means the Rural Maryland Council.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 4 - Rural Maryland Council|Section 13-402 - Established

    There is a Rural Maryland Council.