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MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  27-602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 27 - Drainage Districts|Subtitle 6 - Implementation of Plan|Section 27-602 - Maintenance and Operation of Drainage Projects

    The board of drainage commissioners shall control, supervise, and maintain each drainage project completed under this title.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  27-603 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 27 - Drainage Districts|Subtitle 6 - Implementation of Plan|Section 27-603 - Compensation and Expenses

    (a)    (1)    The engineers who are appointed to the board of viewers shall receive compensation per diem, as agreed on by the county commissioners or county council.        (2)    The individuals, other than the engineers, who are appointed to the board of viewers shall receive $3 per day.        (3)    The rodmen, axmen, chainmen, and other laborers employed by a drainage district shall receive compensation not to exceed $2 per day each.    (b)    The board of drainage commissioners may not receive a per diem but shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred when engaged in the work of the drainage district.    (c)    All other fees and costs incurred under this title are the same as provided by law for similar services.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  27-701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 27 - Drainage Districts|Subtitle 7 - Financing|Section 27-701 - Ascertainment of Costs

    (a)    The board of drainage commissioners shall ascertain the total cost of the drainage project, including the payment of damages awarded to the landowners, after:        (1)    the classification of lands and the ratio of assessment of the different classes of lands has been confirmed by the county commissioners or county council at the time of the final hearing; and        (2)    any appeal made to the circuit court has been adjudicated.    (b)    The total cost of the drainage project may include:        (1)    all costs and incidental expenses;        (2)    the compensation of members of the board of viewers and assistants and the superintendent of construction;        (3)    the expenses of the board of drainage commissioners;        (4)    the necessary expenses of maintaining the drainage project for a period of 3 years after the completion of the construction work; and        (5)    the payment of interest on drainage bonds for a period of 3 years.    (c)    (1)    The board of drainage commissioners, under the direction of the chair and secretary of the board, shall certify to the designated officer the total estimated cost of the drainage project.        (2)    The certification shall be recorded in the drainage record and open to inspection by any landowner.    (d)    If the total estimated cost of the proposed drainage project constructed under this title is less than an average of 25 cents per acre of the total area, the board of drainage commissioners may issue bonds and shall collect the assessment from the landowners.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  27-702 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 27 - Drainage Districts|Subtitle 7 - Financing|Section 27-702 - Exemption of Land Not Benefited

    (a)    A drainage district may include land that may not be affected by the completed drainage project.    (b)    Any land that will not be affected by the completed drainage project may not be assessed any drainage assessment.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  27-703 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 27 - Drainage Districts|Subtitle 7 - Financing|Section 27-703 - Assessments

    (a)    When the board of drainage commissioners has estimated the total cost of the drainage project as provided under § 27–701 of this subtitle, the board shall immediately prepare 10 assessment lists to cover the period of the bond issue, providing:        (1)    the names of the landowners in the drainage district as determined from the public records;        (2)    a brief description of the tracts of land assessed; and        (3)    the amount of the assessment against each tract of land.    (b)    (1)    The assessment lists shall provide assessments sufficient for:            (i)    the payment of principal and interest on the bond issue; and            (ii)    the amounts that have to be paid for collection and handling of the assessments.        (2)    The assessment list shall provide assessments for each year of the bond issue beginning with the third year and ending with the 12th year.    (c)    (1)    Each assessment list shall:            (i)    specify the time when the assessment is collectible; and            (ii)    be numbered in order.        (2)    The amount assessed against each tract of land shall be based on the benefit received, as shown by the classification and ratio of assessments made by the board of viewers.    (d)    The assessment lists shall be signed by the chair and secretary of the board of drainage commissioners.    (e)    After the designated officer has attached an order to each assessment list directing the collection of the assessments, one copy of each assessment list shall be:        (1)    filed with the drainage record; and        (2)    delivered to the county tax collector.    (f)    After the assessment list is filed and delivered, the assessments constitute a lien, second only to State and county real property taxes, on the land assessed for the payment of bonds and the interest on the bonds as the payment becomes due.    (g)    The assessments shall be due and payable annually on the first Monday in January.    (h)    Each assessment shall be collected in the same manner and by the same officer as State and county real property taxes.    (i)    (1)    If the assessments are not paid in full on or before April 30 following the due date, the county tax collector shall sell the delinquent land.        (2)    The sale of land shall be between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the courthouse door of the county in which the land is located.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  27-704 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 27 - Drainage Districts|Subtitle 7 - Financing|Section 27-704 - Assessment of Public Property or Railroad

    If the board of viewers, when making the examination and surveys of the drainage project, finds that the drainage project will benefit a railroad, public highway, or other public property, the board of viewers shall assess the railroad, State, or county for the benefits derived from the drainage district.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  27-706 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 27 - Drainage Districts|Subtitle 7 - Financing|Section 27-706 - Assessments to Maintain and Repair Improvements

    (a)    (1)    The board of drainage commissioners may impose an assessment on the landowner benefited by the construction of the drainage project to maintain the drainage project.        (2)    The assessment under this section shall be imposed in the same manner and in the same proportion as the original assessment under this subtitle, in an amount not to exceed 25% of the original assessment.        (3)    The board of drainage commissioners shall use the money that is collected to repair and maintain the drainage project.    (b)    (1)    The board of drainage commissioners shall impose the cost of any repairs on a landowner if the repair is necessary because of:            (i)    an act or negligence of the landowner or an agent or employee of the landowner; or            (ii)    the cattle, hogs, or other livestock of the landowner or of an agent or employee of the landowner.        (2)    The cost of repairs as provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be collected by suit instituted by the board of drainage commissioners.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  27-707 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 27 - Drainage Districts|Subtitle 7 - Financing|Section 27-707 - Assistance From Federal Government

    (a)    A drainage district may use any loan or other assistance from the federal government for drainage or reclamation work.    (b)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, to facilitate any cooperative construction plan agreed to by the federal government and any drainage district, the board of drainage commissioners may issue bonds of the drainage district in the form and maturities required by the federal government.        (2)    A contract or agreement between the drainage district and the federal government for cooperative construction work is subject to approval by a majority of the landowners of the drainage district.    (c)    State officials shall solicit the cooperation of the federal government to drain and reclaim agriculture lands.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  27-708 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 27 - Drainage Districts|Subtitle 7 - Financing|Section 27-708 - Drainage District Fund

    (a)    In this section, “Fund” means the Drainage District Fund.    (b)    There is a Drainage District Fund.    (c)    (1)    The purpose of the Fund is to encourage drainage projects to promote the ditching, draining, leveeing, and reclaiming of wet and overflowed land that can be made available for agriculture.        (2)    Loans not exceeding $2,000 may be made from the Fund for a drainage project to pay the expenses of the surveys, board of viewers, advertising, and all other incidental fees and expenses connected with the drainage project until the drainage district is established and the work is turned over to the board of drainage commissioners.    (d)    The sum of $10,000 shall be appropriated from money in the State Treasury, which is not otherwise appropriated, to the credit of the Fund.    (e)    When there is money to the credit of the Fund, the State Treasurer shall pay the money to be loaned:        (1)    on warrant of the Comptroller; and        (2)    on the receipt of an itemized statement requesting the loan, endorsed by the designated officer and presiding officer of the county commissioners or county council of the county in which the original petition of the drainage district was filed.    (f)    The funds loaned by the State shall be returned to the State Treasury through the county commissioners or county council, who shall collect the amount loaned under a petition filed under this title from:        (1)    if the petition is not allowed, the petitioner or the petitioner’s surety; or        (2)    if the drainage district is established, the board of drainage commissioners out of the first proceeds of the sale of the bonds of the drainage district charged with the loan.    (g)    In order for the Fund to be available for other projects, a loan to one drainage district may not be greater than the amount that is necessary for the use of the drainage district.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  27-709 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 27 - Drainage Districts|Subtitle 7 - Financing|Section 27-709 - Duty of County Tax Collector

    The county tax collector, without an order from the board of drainage commissioners, shall pay:        (1)    the installments of interest at the time and place as evidenced by the bonds; and        (2)    the annual installments of the principal due on the bonds at the time and place evidenced by the bonds.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  27-710 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 27 - Drainage Districts|Subtitle 7 - Financing|Section 27-710 - Security Bonds for County Tax Collectors

    The official bond of the county tax collector:        (1)    shall be liable for the faithful performance of the duties assigned to the officer under this subtitle; and        (2)    may be increased by the county commissioners or county council at their discretion.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  27-801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 27 - Drainage Districts|Subtitle 8 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 27-801 - Right to Open Lateral Drains

    (a)    A landowner that has been assessed under this title for the cost to construct a ditch, drain, or watercourse may use the ditch, drain, or watercourse as an outlet for lateral drains from the assessed land.    (b)    The owner of the assessed land may petition the county commissioners or county council if:        (1)    the assessed land is separated from a ditch, drain, or watercourse by the land of another; and        (2)    the owner of the assessed land and the other landowner do not agree on the terms and conditions under which the owner of the assessed land may enter the property of the other landowner and construct a lateral drain or ditch.    (c)    A lateral ditch constructed under this section shall be:        (1)    part of the drainage system;        (2)    under the control of the board of drainage commissioners; and        (3)    maintained by the board of drainage commissioners as provided under this title.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  27-901 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 27 - Drainage Districts|Subtitle 9 - Prohibited Acts|Section 27-901 - Obstruction or Damage to Improvements

    (a)    A person may not damage, obstruct, or build any bridge, fence, or floodgate so as to damage any levee, ditch, drain, or watercourse constructed or improved under this title.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding twice the value of the damage.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  27-902 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 27 - Drainage Districts|Subtitle 9 - Prohibited Acts|Section 27-902 - Willful Failure to Pay Bonds

    (a)    A county tax collector may not willfully fail to make prompt payments of the interest and principal on bonds issued under this title.    (b)    A county tax collector who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine and imprisonment.    (c)    A county tax collector who violates this section is liable to the board of drainage commissioners or the holder of the bonds in a civil action in an amount equal to all damages which may accrue to the board or bond holder as a result of the violation.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  28-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 28 - Salary Study Commissions|Subtitle 1 - Allegany County Salary Study Commission|Section 28-101 - "Commission" Defined

    In this subtitle, “Commission” means the Allegany County Salary Study Commission.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  28-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 28 - Salary Study Commissions|Subtitle 1 - Allegany County Salary Study Commission|Section 28-102 - Established

    There is an Allegany County Salary Study Commission.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  28-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 28 - Salary Study Commissions|Subtitle 1 - Allegany County Salary Study Commission|Section 28-103 - Membership

    (a)    Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Commission consists of the following members:        (1)    one member from the Democratic Central Committee of Allegany County;        (2)    one member from the Republican Central Committee of Allegany County;        (3)    one member from the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce;        (4)    one member from the Allegany–Garrett Counties Fire and Rescue Association, from Allegany County;        (5)    one member from the Allegany County Farm Bureau;        (6)    one member from the League of Women Voters of Allegany County; and        (7)    one member from the Western Maryland Central Labor Council.    (b)    On or before July 14, 2016, and on or before July 14 each fourth year thereafter, the County Commissioners of Allegany County shall request that each organization listed in subsection (a) of this section recommend an appointee to the county commissioners on or before the following August 1.    (c)    (1)    The County Commissioners of Allegany County shall appoint the individual recommended by each organization listed in subsection (a) of this section.        (2)    If any organization fails to make a recommendation to the county commissioners on or before August 1, the county commissioners shall appoint a substitute public member to the Commission to serve through the following January 30.        (3)    A member of the Commission appointed under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection may not be:            (i)    an Allegany County official or employee; or            (ii)    an official or employee of any office studied by the Commission.        (4)    The county commissioners shall make their appointments to the Commission final on or before September 29 of the year of the recommendations under subsection (b) of this section.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  28-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 28 - Salary Study Commissions|Subtitle 1 - Allegany County Salary Study Commission|Section 28-104 - Chair

    From among its members, the Commission shall elect a chair.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  28-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 28 - Salary Study Commissions|Subtitle 1 - Allegany County Salary Study Commission|Section 28-105 - Quorum; Meetings; Compensation

    (a)    Five members of the Commission are a quorum.    (b)    The Commission shall meet on or before the December 31 immediately following appointment.    (c)    A member of the Commission:        (1)    may not receive compensation as a member of the Commission; but        (2)    is entitled to reimbursement for expenses as authorized by the County Commissioners of Allegany County.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  28-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 28 - Salary Study Commissions|Subtitle 1 - Allegany County Salary Study Commission|Section 28-106 - Duties of Commission

    (a)    The Commission shall study the salaries of:        (1)    the County Commissioners of Allegany County;        (2)    the Allegany County Board of Education;        (3)    the Allegany County Board of License Commissioners;        (4)    the Allegany County Board of Elections;        (5)    the judges of the Orphans’ Court for Allegany County; and        (6)    the Sheriff of Allegany County.    (b)    On or before January 29 of the year following appointment, the Commission shall make recommendations to the County Commissioners of Allegany County regarding salaries of the offices listed in subsection (a) of this section.    (c)    Before the Commission submits its recommendations as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Commission shall meet with each individual who holds an office listed in subsection (a) of this section to:        (1)    acquaint the Commission with the duties and responsibilities of those public officials;        (2)    obtain any additional information that the Commission believes would be helpful to complete its work; and        (3)    provide an opportunity for the public officials to express their opinions about the appropriate compensation for the offices.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  28-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 28 - Salary Study Commissions|Subtitle 1 - Allegany County Salary Study Commission|Section 28-107 - Establishment of Salaries by County Commissioners

    (a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section and Article III, § 35 of the Maryland Constitution, the County Commissioners of Allegany County, by local law, shall set the salary for each office included in the recommendations.    (b)    The County Commissioners of Allegany County may accept, reduce, or reject, but may not increase, the recommendations of the Commission.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  28-1A-01 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 28 - Salary Study Commissions|Subtitle 1A - Montgomery County Board of Education Compensation Commission|Section 28-1A-01 - "Commission" Defined

    In this subtitle, “Commission” means the Montgomery County Board of Education Compensation Commission.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  28-1A-02 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 28 - Salary Study Commissions|Subtitle 1A - Montgomery County Board of Education Compensation Commission|Section 28-1A-02 - Established

    There is a Montgomery County Board of Education Compensation Commission.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  28-1A-03 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 28 - Salary Study Commissions|Subtitle 1A - Montgomery County Board of Education Compensation Commission|Section 28-1A-03 - Members

    (a)    (1)    The Commission consists of five residents of Montgomery County appointed by the Montgomery County Executive and confirmed by the Montgomery County Council.        (2)    Members of the Commission shall be appointed on or before January 1, 2019, and every 4 years thereafter.    (b)    A member of the Commission may not:        (1)    be employed by the Montgomery County Board of Education; or        (2)    have a relative who is a member of the Montgomery County Board of Education.    (c)    A member of the Commission may be removed by the Montgomery County Council for the same causes and subject to the same procedures as set forth in § 3–901(g) of the Education Article.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  28-1A-04 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 28 - Salary Study Commissions|Subtitle 1A - Montgomery County Board of Education Compensation Commission|Section 28-1A-04 - Chair; Meetings; Quorum and Actions; Staff

    (a)    The Commission shall elect a chair from among its members.    (b)    The Commission shall determine the times and places of its meetings.    (c)    (1)    A majority of the members of the Commission is a quorum.        (2)    Action by the Commission requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the Commission members present.    (d)    The Montgomery County government shall provide staff for the Commission.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  28-1A-05 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division V - Other Local Entities|Title 28 - Salary Study Commissions|Subtitle 1A - Montgomery County Board of Education Compensation Commission|Section 28-1A-05 - Duties

    (a)    The Commission shall study the salaries of the members of the Montgomery County Board of Education.    (b)    The Commission shall issue a report to the members of the Montgomery County delegation to the General Assembly on or before September 1, 2019, and every 4 years thereafter, regarding its recommendations for the appropriate compensation for members of the Montgomery County Board of Education, including:        (1)    any additional stipend for the president of the county board; and        (2)    a scholarship amount to be awarded to a student member of the county board who completes a full term on the county board to be applied toward the student’s higher education costs.