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MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-315 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 3 - Fiscal Matters|Section 16-315 - Audits

    (a)    The Commission shall adopt guidelines for financial record keeping and the preparation of annual audit reports by the community colleges. The community colleges shall comply with the guidelines of the Commission.    (b)    Each community college in the State shall have an annual audit of its books of accounts, accounting procedures and principles, and other fiscal and operational methods and procedures in accordance with guidelines as prescribed by the Commission. A copy of the audit report, together with the related management letter, shall be submitted to the Commission for review and assessment and to the Legislative Auditor within 90 days of the close of each fiscal year. The Commission shall ascertain that the community colleges are audited in accordance with this section.    (c)    The Commission shall evaluate audit reports and related management letters for purposes of determining material weaknesses and assessing which recommendations should be considered for implementation. If a community college establishes to the satisfaction of the Commission that a recommendation in an audit report or related management letter has been satisfactorily addressed and should not be implemented, then the Commission shall notify the Legislative Auditor of the reasons for not implementing the recommendation. If the Commission finds that satisfactory progress has not been made toward correcting recurring material weaknesses or implementing any other audit recommendations which the Commission deems appropriate, then with due notice to the community college, the Commission shall direct the State Comptroller to withhold aid payments or any portion of aid payments due a college under this article.    (d)    The Legislative Auditor may upon the Legislative Auditor’s own initiative perform the required annual audits. However, notification of such intent must be given to each affected community college before the start of the fiscal year to be audited.    (e)    The Legislative Auditor may be directed to undertake special audits of any community college by the Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee at State expense.    (f)    An audit performed by an official auditor of any county or Baltimore City approved by the Commission shall satisfy the annual audit requirement if it otherwise meets the requirements of this section.    (g)    The cost of the annual audit required by this section is the responsibility of the community college.    (h)    Each year the Legislative Auditor shall submit a report to the Commission and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee and the Executive Director of the Department of Legislative Services, on the results of the annual and special community college audits.    (i)    Nothing contained in this section may be construed to prohibit a periodic or special audit by an official auditor of any county providing funds for a community college.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-316 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 3 - Fiscal Matters|Section 16-316 - Sick Pay

    Remuneration of an employee on account of sickness or accident of the employee shall be paid and treated as sick pay and not as continuation of salary.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-317 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 3 - Fiscal Matters|Section 16-317 - Limitation of Increase of In-County Tuition Rates for Community Colleges

    // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2021 PER CHAPTER 554 OF 2018 //    Beginning in the 2019–2020 academic year, a community college in the State may not increase the in–county tuition rate over the prior year by more than the higher of the increase in the 3–year rolling average of the State’s median family income or 4% over the prior year tuition rate.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-318 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 3 - Fiscal Matters|Section 16-318 - Nonvisual Access Clause for Procurement of Computer-Based Instructional Technology

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Computer-based instructional technology” has the meaning stated in § 12-101 of this article.        (3)    “Technology” has the meaning stated in § 12-101 of this article.    (b)    By January 1, 2007, the board of community college trustees for each community college shall develop a nonvisual access clause for use in the procurement of computer-based instructional technology.    (c)    The nonvisual access clause developed under subsection (b) of this section shall be consistent with the standards developed by the Department of Budget and Management in accordance with the provisions of § 3-412 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-319 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 3 - Fiscal Matters|Section 16-319 - Supplemental Services and Support for Students With Disabilities; Grant Program

    (a)    The Commission shall establish and administer a grant program for supplemental services and supports for students with disabilities in community colleges.    (b)    The Commission, in cooperation with the Department of Disabilities, shall:        (1)    Establish a competitive review process for the awarding of grants to community colleges; and        (2)    Adopt any other guidelines or regulations necessary for the administration of this section.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-321 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 3 - Fiscal Matters|Section 16-321 - Workforce Readiness Grant Program

    // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2025 PER CHAPTER 457 OF 2019 //    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Community college” includes Baltimore City Community College.        (3)    “Eligible donor” means a person other than a local, state, federal, or foreign government.        (4)    “Program” means the Workforce Readiness Grant Program.    (b)    There is a Workforce Readiness Grant Program.    (c)    The purpose of the Program is to provide matching grants to a community college to improve the community college’s technology.    (d)    Each community college campus may accept donations from eligible donors that further the purpose of the Program.    (e)    (1)    (i)    In fiscal year 2022, the Governor may include in the State budget for each community college supplemental funding in an amount equal to the lesser of $250,000 for each campus of each community college or the amount donated under subsection (d) of this section in fiscal years 2020 and 2021.            (ii)    In fiscal year 2024, the Governor may include in the State budget for each community college supplemental funding equal to the lesser of $250,000 for each campus of each community college or the amount donated under subsection (d) of this section in fiscal years 2022 and 2023.        (2)    For purposes of calculating the Governor’s appropriation under this subsection, an amount donated by an eligible donor may be counted only for the fiscal year in which it was pledged.        (3)    The Governor’s appropriation shall be used to further the purpose of the Program.        (4)    The supplemental funding authorized under this subsection is in addition to the State funding provided to each community college under § 16–305 of this subtitle or Subtitle 5 of this title.        (5)    For fiscal years 2022 and 2024, the Governor shall identify in the annual budget how the revenue authorized under this subsection is being used to supplement and not supplant the appropriation for each community college.    (f)    The Commission shall adopt regulations to implement the Program.    (g)    (1)    On or before September 1, 2022, and on or before September 1, 2024, the Commission shall submit a report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.        (2)    The report submitted under this subsection shall summarize for each community college the total amount of funds raised for the Program and how those funds were spent.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 4 - County Provisions|Section 16-401 - Anne Arundel County Board of Trustees

    (a)    (1)    The Board of Community College Trustees for Anne Arundel County consists of eight members appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate.        (2)    Each member shall be a resident of Anne Arundel County.        (3)    Except as provided in subsection (b)(2) of this section:            (i)    The term of a member is 4 years; and            (ii)    A member may not serve for more than three consecutive full terms.    (b)    (1)    One of the members shall be a regularly enrolled student in good standing at Anne Arundel Community College.        (2)    The student member shall:            (i)    Be nominated in the manner determined by the student body of Anne Arundel Community College;            (ii)    Have the qualifications required to be student body president of Anne Arundel Community College; and            (iii)    Serve for a term of 1 year, beginning July 1 and ending on June 30.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 4 - County Provisions|Section 16-402 - Baltimore County Board of Trustees

    (a)    The Board of Community College Trustees for Baltimore County consists of 15 members appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate.    (b)    Of the members:        (1)    1 serves at large; and        (2)    14 serve from the 7 councilmanic districts in Baltimore County, 2 from each district.    (c)    (1)    The term of a member is 5 years and begins on July 1.        (2)    A member may not serve for more than 2 consecutive terms.    (d)    (1)    The Governor shall appoint a chairperson from among the members of the Board as of July 1, 1997.        (2)    The chairperson appointed by the Governor shall serve until June 30, 2000.        (3)    For the year beginning July 1, 2000 and each year thereafter, the Board shall elect a chairperson from among the members of the Board.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 4 - County Provisions|Section 16-403 - Baltimore County Collective Bargaining

    (a)    The Board of Community College Trustees for Baltimore County shall:        (1)    Establish an orderly procedure for the classified employees of the county community colleges and their representatives to participate in the formulation of labor relations and personnel policies; and        (2)    Recognize the right of classified employees to organize and bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing.    (b)    The Board of Trustees shall adopt rules and regulations that specify with respect to classified employees:        (1)    The manner of establishing appropriate collective bargaining units and of designating exclusive bargaining representatives;        (2)    The rights of the employer, the employees, and the exclusive bargaining representative;        (3)    The procedure for negotiating a collective bargaining agreement with respect to wages, hours, and working conditions and the manner for resolving any impasse;        (4)    The right of the exclusive bargaining representative to a checkoff of union dues;        (5)    The designation of unfair labor practices and remedies for them;        (6)    The definition of a grievance and the procedure for resolving grievances, which may include binding arbitration of grievances; and        (7)    Any other matter necessary to carry out the purposes of this section.    (c)    This section does not authorize a strike by any classified employees.    (d)    The authority granted by this section, and any procedures, decisions, actions, or agreements made under it, shall expire if a general law on collective bargaining applicable to community colleges becomes effective.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-406 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 4 - County Provisions|Section 16-406 - Chesapeake College Board of Trustees

    (a)    (1)    The Board of Trustees of Chesapeake College consists of two members from each county that supports Chesapeake College who shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the House of Delegates.        (2)    The county superintendents of schools in the region are not ex officio members.    (b)    (1)    (i)    The term of a member is 5 years and begins on July 1.            (ii)    A member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (2)    (i)    Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a member appointed to begin a full term on or after July 1, 2006, may not serve for more than three 5-year full terms.            (ii)    A term of a member that began before July 1, 2006, does not count toward the term limit established in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.    (c)    Each member of the Board:        (1)    Serves without compensation; and        (2)    Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses in accordance with applicable travel regulations.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-407 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 4 - County Provisions|Section 16-407 - Frederick County Board of Trustees

    (a)    The Board of Community College Trustees for Frederick County consists of seven members. Of the members:        (1)    Each shall be a resident of Frederick County; and        (2)    Each shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, for a term of 5 years.    (b)    (1)    A member of the Board of Community College Trustees may not serve more than three consecutive 5–year terms.        (2)    A member of the Frederick County Board of Education may not serve on the Board of Community College Trustees.    (c)    Each member of the Board is entitled to $500 a year for expenses.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-407.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 4 - County Provisions|Section 16-407.1 - Hagerstown Community College Police Force

    (a)    There is a Hagerstown Community College Police Force.    (b)    (1)    A Hagerstown Community College police officer has the powers granted to a peace and police officer.        (2)    (i)    A Hagerstown Community College police officer may exercise these powers only on property that is owned, leased, operated by, or under the control of Hagerstown Community College.            (ii)    The police officer may not exercise these powers on any other property unless:                1.    Engaged in fresh pursuit of a suspected offender;                2.    Necessary to facilitate the orderly flow of traffic to and from property owned, leased, operated by, or under the control of Hagerstown Community College; or                3.    Ordered to do so by the Governor.    (c)    (1)    In consultation with the Secretary of State Police and the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission, the Hagerstown Community College Board of Trustees shall adopt standards, qualifications, and prerequisites of character, training, education, human and public relations, and experience for Hagerstown Community College police officers, including standards for the performance of their duties.        (2)    To the extent practicable, the Board shall adopt standards that are similar to the standards adopted for the Department of State Police.    (d)    The Hagerstown Community College Board of Trustees shall adopt regulations governing the operation and conduct of the Hagerstown Community College Police Force and of Hagerstown Community College police officers.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-407.2 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 4 - County Provisions|Section 16-407.2 - Anne Arundel Community College Police Force

    (a)    There is an Anne Arundel Community College Police Force.    (b)    (1)    An Anne Arundel Community College police officer has the powers granted to a peace and police officer.        (2)    (i)    An Anne Arundel Community College police officer may exercise these powers only on property that is owned, leased, or operated by or under the control of Anne Arundel Community College.            (ii)    The police officer may not exercise these powers on any other property unless:                1.    Engaged in fresh pursuit of a suspected offender;                2.    Necessary to facilitate the orderly flow of traffic to and from property owned, leased, or operated by or under the control of Anne Arundel Community College; or                3.    Ordered to do so by the Governor.    (c)    (1)    In consultation with the Secretary of State Police and the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission, the Anne Arundel Community College Board of Trustees shall adopt standards, qualifications, and prerequisites of character, training, education, human and public relations, and experience for Anne Arundel Community College police officers, including standards for the performance of their duties.        (2)    To the extent practicable, the Board shall adopt standards that are similar to the standards adopted for the Department of State Police.    (d)    The Anne Arundel Community College Board of Trustees shall adopt regulations governing the operation and conduct of the Anne Arundel Community College Police Force and of Anne Arundel Community College police officers.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-408 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 4 - County Provisions|Section 16-408 - Harford County Board of Trustees

    (a)    (1)    The Board of Community College Trustees for Harford County consists of nine members.        (2)    Subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, each of the members shall be:            (i)    A resident of Harford County; and            (ii)    Appointed by the Governor for terms of 5 years.        (3)    Of the nine members:            (i)    Six shall be appointed with one from each of the six councilmanic districts; and            (ii)    Three shall be appointed from the county at large.        (4)    No member may be a member of the Harford County Board of Education while serving as a member of the Board.    (b)    A member of the Board may not serve for more than two consecutive 5 year terms.    (c)    At least twice annually, the Board of Community College Trustees, the College President, the Harford County Board of Education, and the Superintendent of the Harford County public schools shall meet to discuss issues of mutual concern.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-410 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 4 - County Provisions|Section 16-410 - Howard County Board of Trustees

    (a)    The Board of Community College Trustees for Howard County consists of seven members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.    (b)    Of the members, at least six:        (1)    Shall be residents of Howard County at the time of appointment; and        (2)    Shall maintain residency in Howard County throughout the term of appointment.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-413 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 4 - County Provisions|Section 16-413 - Site Selection in Montgomery County

    (a)    (1)    Before it acquires any real property for a community college, the Board of Community College Trustees for Montgomery County shall make a written request to the commission or agency responsible for county land use planning for that commission’s confidential recommendations of appropriate sites.        (2)    In its request, the Board of Trustees may request the commission to consider any sites the Board designates.        (3)    The commission shall recommend sites that:            (i)    Meet the college’s needs;            (ii)    Comply with State regulations; and            (iii)    Conform as far as practical with the land use plans of the county.    (b)    (1)    Within 45 days after it receives a request from the Board of Trustees, the commission shall send its written recommendations for sites to the Board of Trustees.        (2)    If the Board is unable to agree on a site from among the commission’s recommendations, the Board shall advise the County Council in writing of this fact and the Council may request that the commission reconsider the matter and resubmit recommendations for action by the Board.    (c)    (1)    The Board of Trustees shall select a preferred site and rank the other sites recommended by the commission in the order of their suitability and submit its ranking to the County Council. The Board may specify certain sites as unsuitable.        (2)    The County Council shall approve or disapprove the Board’s selection within 45 days. If the County Council disapproves the preferred site:            (i)    The County Council shall indicate in writing its reasons; and            (ii)    The Board shall select a different site from the ranking and resubmit it to the County Council.    (d)    If the County Council approves a site, the Board may proceed with acquisition as provided by law.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-414 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 4 - County Provisions|Section 16-414 - Prince George's County Board of Trustees

    (a)    (1)    The Board of Community College Trustees for Prince George’s County consists of nine members.        (2)    Each member shall be a resident of Prince George’s County.        (3)    Except as provided in subsection (b)(2) of this section:            (i)    The term of a member is 5 years; and            (ii)    A member may not serve for more than 2 consecutive terms.    (b)    (1)    Eight of the members shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, one from each legislative district in Prince George’s County.        (2)    One of the members shall be a regularly enrolled student in good standing at Prince George’s Community College. The student member shall:            (i)    Be elected by the student body of the Community College in the same manner as other student government officers are elected;            (ii)    Have the qualifications required to be student body president of Prince George’s Community College; and            (iii)    Serve for a term of 1 year beginning July 1 and ending June 30 and if a vacancy occurs during this period, a special election shall be held to elect a successor for the remainder of that term.    (c)    The cost of any election shall be paid by the student government.