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MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-707 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 7 - Tri-County Council for Western Maryland|Part I - General Provisions|Section 13-707 - Executive Director

    (a)    (1)    The Council shall appoint an Executive Director qualified by training and experience.        (2)    The Executive Director is the chief administrative and planning officer and regular technical advisor of the Council.    (b)    The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Council.    (c)    (1)    The Council shall establish the powers and duties of the Executive Director.        (2)    The Executive Director appoints and removes the staff of the Council.    (d)    The Executive Director is entitled to the compensation that the Council sets.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-708 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 7 - Tri-County Council for Western Maryland|Part I - General Provisions|Section 13-708 - Legal Advisor

    With the consent of the Attorney General, the Council may:         (1)    select and retain its own counsel; or        (2)    use the Attorney General as its legal counsel.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-709 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 7 - Tri-County Council for Western Maryland|Part I - General Provisions|Section 13-709 - Staff

    (a)    The Council may employ a staff and retain professional consultants.    (b)    The Council shall:        (1)    determine the powers and duties of the staff; and        (2)    set the compensation of the staff.    (c)    The Executive Director may contract for professional or consultant services.    (d)    The Executive Director may make agreements with local planning or economic development units in the region for temporary transfer or joint use of staff.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-710 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 7 - Tri-County Council for Western Maryland|Part I - General Provisions|Section 13-710 - Immunity

    The Council has the immunity from suit provided in § 5-506 of the Courts Article.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-711 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 7 - Tri-County Council for Western Maryland|Part I - General Provisions|Section 13-711 - Financial Support

    (a)    (1)    Each year the State shall appropriate money to the Council in the State budget.        (2)    The State allocation is contingent on the commitment of the participating counties to contribute matching amounts equal to the amount disbursed by the State.        (3)    (i)    On or before August 1 of each year, the Council shall submit its proposed work programs and operating budget for the following fiscal year to the Department.            (ii)    The submission shall include supporting schedules to show that the budget is financed and to provide for review and recommendations.            (iii)    After review, the Department shall forward the submission and any recommendations to the Department of Budget and Management for consideration.        (4)    The Department shall:            (i)    review, approve, and confirm the counties’ commitments; and            (ii)    include with its budget request the budget request for the Council.        (5)    The Governor shall include in the State budget for the following fiscal year an appropriation to partially support the Council.    (b)    (1)    The State and Allegany, Garrett, and Washington counties may jointly finance the Council and its activities.        (2)    The commissioners of Allegany, Garrett, and Washington counties shall appropriate money each year to the Council to foster cooperative planning and development in the region.        (3)    Allegany, Garrett, and Washington counties may appropriate any other money for the Council as they consider necessary and appropriate.        (4)    Other political subdivisions, including special districts, may appropriate money to the Council as they consider necessary and appropriate.    (c)    The Council may use additional money from any other public or private source.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-712 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 7 - Tri-County Council for Western Maryland|Part I - General Provisions|Section 13-712 - Jurisdiction, Association, Powers, and Duties

    (a)    (1)    The Council may operate in the region.        (2)    Association with the Council is open to all counties, municipal corporations, and special districts in the region.    (b)    The Council may:        (1)    adopt a seal;        (2)    sue;        (3)    adopt bylaws and rules for the conduct of its business;        (4)    enter into contracts or agreements;        (5)    borrow money and accept advances, loans, grants, contributions, and any other form of assistance from the federal government, the State, or other public or private source;        (6)    give any required security;        (7)    include in any contract for financial assistance with the federal government any reasonable and appropriate condition imposed under federal laws that is not inconsistent with the purposes of this subtitle;        (8)    execute any instrument and act as necessary, convenient, or desirable to carry out its powers and the purposes of this subtitle; and        (9)    monitor, coordinate, and facilitate the activities and policies of any additional programs serving the region, except those subject to State or federal designation.    (c)    The Council shall:        (1)    adopt bylaws governing the procedures and policies of its membership; and        (2)    publish its rules.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-713 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 7 - Tri-County Council for Western Maryland|Part I - General Provisions|Section 13-713 - Research and Informational Activities

    The Council may:         (1)    prepare studies of the region’s resources with respect to existing and emerging problems of industry, commerce, transportation, population, housing, agriculture, public services, local governments, and any other matter relevant to regional planning;        (2)    (i)    collect, process, and analyze at regular intervals the social and economic statistics for the region that are necessary to planning studies; and            (ii)    make the results available to the public;        (3)    participate with other governmental units, educational institutions, and private organizations in the coordination of the research activities;        (4)    provide information to:            (i)    units and instrumentalities of the federal, State, and local governments; and            (ii)    the public, in order to:                1.    foster public awareness and understanding of the objectives of the plan and the functions of regional and local planning; and                2.    stimulate public interest and participation in the orderly, integrated development of the region.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-714 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 7 - Tri-County Council for Western Maryland|Part I - General Provisions|Section 13-714 - Cooperation With Other Units

    (a)    (1)    The Council shall cooperate with other units of State government.        (2)    The Council shall submit for approval each plan or project of the Council in which the State units have a statutory function or responsibility.    (b)    The Council may:        (1)    cooperate with and provide planning assistance to local governments, instrumentalities, and planning units in the region; and        (2)    coordinate regional area planning with:            (i)    planning activities of the State and of the local governmental units, including special districts, in the region and neighboring areas; and            (ii)    programs of the federal government.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-718 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 7 - Tri-County Council for Western Maryland|Part II - General Development Plan|Section 13-718 - Plan Required

    The Council shall prepare, adopt, and periodically revise a general development plan for the region that embodies the policy recommendations of the Council.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-719 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 7 - Tri-County Council for Western Maryland|Part II - General Development Plan|Section 13-719 - Objectives

    The objectives of the plan are to:         (1)    guide a coordinated, adjusted, efficient, and economic development of the region in a manner that will best promote the health, safety, order, convenience, prosperity, and welfare of the residents of the region in accordance with present and future needs and resources;        (2)    provide for patterns of urbanization and the uses of land and resources for trade, industry, recreation, forestry, agriculture, and tourism;        (3)    create conditions favorable to the development of human resources;        (4)    identify the public interest and the necessity for public action and intergovernmental cooperation and coordination in the region;        (5)    coordinate with the efforts of the private sector in the region;        (6)    recognize any State comprehensive planning and development activities;        (7)    reflect the plans and programs of the participating governmental units; and        (8)    take into account economic and demographic factors, conditions, and trends that are relevant to the future development of the region.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-720 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 7 - Tri-County Council for Western Maryland|Part II - General Development Plan|Section 13-720 - Required Contents

    The plan shall include:         (1)    a statement of the objectives, standards, and principles sought to be expressed in the plan;        (2)    recommendations for the general circulation pattern for the region including land, water, and air transportation and communication facilities used for movement within the region or to and from adjoining areas;        (3)    recommendations on the need for and proposed general location of public and private works and facilities that because of their function, size, extent, or for any other reason are of a regional rather than a purely local concern;        (4)    recommendations for the long-range programming and financing of capital projects and facilities;        (5)    recommendations for meeting housing needs of existing and prospective immigrant population of the region;        (6)    recommendations for the development of programs and improvements in the region for health services, manpower planning, employment opportunity, education, elimination of poverty, and law enforcement;        (7)    the identification of issues that need to be resolved between local governments and make appropriate recommendations concerning these issues;        (8)    the promotion of regional concerns; and        (9)    any other appropriate recommendations on current and impending problems that may affect the region.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-721 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 7 - Tri-County Council for Western Maryland|Part II - General Development Plan|Section 13-721 - Adoption and Maintenance

    (a)    (1)    The Council shall hold a public hearing before adopting all or part of the plan.        (2)    At least 60 days before the public hearing, the Council shall submit the plan to the Department of Planning and to the local planning commissions, and the governing body of each political subdivision in the region.        (3)    The Council shall publish notice of the hearing in newspapers of general circulation in each county in the region, at least once each week for 3 weeks before the hearing.    (b)    On or before the date of the hearing:        (1)    the Department of Planning may recommend to the Council changes needed in the plan to conform it to State plans and policies; and        (2)    each local planning commission and governing body of each political subdivision in the region may make recommendations to the Council on the effect of the plan in the political subdivision.    (c)    The Council shall reevaluate the plan for the development of the region at least every 4 years.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-722 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 7 - Tri-County Council for Western Maryland|Part II - General Development Plan|Section 13-722 - Amendment

    (a)    The Council may amend the plan in the same manner that it adopts the original plan.    (b)    The Council need not follow the procedure used to adopt the original plan in order to revise the plan as necessary and appropriate for a statistical and informational update.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-723 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 7 - Tri-County Council for Western Maryland|Part II - General Development Plan|Section 13-723 - Conformity

    After the Council adopts the plan, the Council may not establish any policy or take an action that does not conform to the plan.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-724 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 7 - Tri-County Council for Western Maryland|Part II - General Development Plan|Section 13-724 - Project and Plan Referrals

    The Council may review:         (1)    any application that a political subdivision in the region makes:            (i)    to a unit of the State or federal government for a loan or grant for projects; or            (ii)    through the State Clearinghouse for Intergovernmental Assistance in the Department of Planning; and        (2)    a local plan, proposal for a project, or ordinance that may have an impact outside the boundary of the political subdivision or in the region.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-727 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 7 - Tri-County Council for Western Maryland|Part III - Tourism Bureau|Section 13-727 - "Bureau" Defined

    In this part, “Bureau” means the Western Maryland Regional Tourism Bureau.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-728 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 7 - Tri-County Council for Western Maryland|Part III - Tourism Bureau|Section 13-728 - Established; Purposes

    (a)    There is a Western Maryland Regional Tourism Bureau in the Council.    (b)    The purposes of the Bureau are to:        (1)    develop advertising and marketing programs to disseminate information about the region;        (2)    stimulate tourism in the region;        (3)    encourage the development of the region’s recreational areas and facilities;        (4)    promote business and job opportunities in the region through tourism;        (5)    develop public awareness of the heritage and history of the region;        (6)    coordinate and facilitate special events programming for the region;        (7)    serve as a liaison between the region’s tourism industry, the Governor, the Department, other units of State government, private organizations, and the General Assembly; and        (8)    advise the Governor, the Department, and the General Assembly on programs affecting the tourism industry.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-729 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 7 - Tri-County Council for Western Maryland|Part III - Tourism Bureau|Section 13-729 - Membership

    (a)    The Executive Board of the Bureau consists of the following 15 members:        (1)    from Allegany County:            (i)    two members appointed by the commissioners;            (ii)    two members appointed by the county Chamber of Commerce; and            (iii)    one member appointed by the members of the Allegany County delegation to the General Assembly from the members of the Council who are in the delegation;        (2)    from Garrett County:            (i)    two members appointed by the commissioners;            (ii)    two members appointed from the Deep Creek Lake Garrett County Promotional Council by the commissioners; and            (iii)    one member appointed by the members of the Garrett County delegation to the General Assembly from the members of the Council who are in the delegation; and        (3)    from Washington County:            (i)    two members appointed by the commissioners;            (ii)    two members appointed by the county Chamber of Commerce; and            (iii)    one member appointed by the members of the Washington County delegation to the General Assembly from the members of the Council who are in the delegation.    (b)    (1)    The members of the Executive Board serve the terms set in the bylaws of the Bureau.        (2)    After the initial appointment of the Executive Board, the qualifications and appointment of members are subject to the bylaws of the Bureau.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-730 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 7 - Tri-County Council for Western Maryland|Part III - Tourism Bureau|Section 13-730 - Compensation; Reimbursement for Expenses

    A member of the Executive Board of the Bureau:         (1)    is not entitled to compensation as a member of the Executive Board; but        (2)    is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-731 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 7 - Tri-County Council for Western Maryland|Part III - Tourism Bureau|Section 13-731 - Officers; Procedures; Staff

    (a)    The Bureau may establish officers, procedures, and voting requirements.    (b)    The Bureau may employ a staff in accordance with its bylaws.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-732 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 7 - Tri-County Council for Western Maryland|Part III - Tourism Bureau|Section 13-732 - Budget

    As the Executive Board decides, the budget of the Bureau may consist of private memberships and public contributions.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-733 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 7 - Tri-County Council for Western Maryland|Part III - Tourism Bureau|Section 13-733 - Corporation

    (a)    The Bureau may establish a private, nonprofit corporation to assist the Bureau.    (b)    Subject to the Corporations and Associations Article, the Bureau shall determine the powers and duties of the corporation.    (c)    The Bureau may:        (1)    set the number of members of the Board of Directors of the corporation;        (2)    set a procedure to elect and remove directors;        (3)    set the compensation of a director; and        (4)    require the corporation to report periodically to the Bureau on its activities.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  3-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 3 - Establishment of County Boards of Education|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Part I - Boards Established|Section 3-101 - Baltimore City Included in Title 3

    This title applies to all county boards including Baltimore City.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  3-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 3 - Establishment of County Boards of Education|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Part I - Boards Established|Section 3-102 - Geographical Boundaries

    The geographical boundary of each county school system is the same as the geographical boundary of the county.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  3-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 3 - Establishment of County Boards of Education|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Part I - Boards Established|Section 3-103 - County Boards Established

    There is a county board of education for each county school system.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  3-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education|Title 3 - Establishment of County Boards of Education|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Part I - Boards Established|Section 3-104 - County Board Is a Corporate Body; General Powers

    (a)    Each county board is a body politic and corporate by the name of the Board of Education of ........... County.    (b)    A county board:        (1)    Has perpetual existence;        (2)    May sue and be sued; and        (3)    May have, use, alter, or abandon a common seal.