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MD. Education Code Ann. §  24-503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division IV - Other Education Provisions|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Education Agencies|Subtitle 5 - Historic St. Mary's City Commission|Part I - Establishment of Historic St. Mary's City Commission|Section 24-503 - Mission and Purposes of Commission

    (a)    The mission of the Historic St. Mary’s City Commission is to preserve and protect the archaeological and historical record of Maryland’s first colonial capital and to appropriately develop and use this historic and scenic site for the education, enjoyment, and general benefit of the public.    (b)    The particular purposes of the St. Mary’s City Commission are to:        (1)    Discover, conserve, improve, and perpetuate the archaeological, historic, natural, scenic, and cultural qualities of Historic St. Mary’s City;        (2)    Identify, document, study, curate, interpret, and appropriately preserve the archaeological record of Historic St. Mary’s City with emphasis on the 17th century;        (3)    Enhance, where feasible, the scenic quality, open spaces, and buildings that reflect and display the early colonial historic characteristics of the site;        (4)    Employ the site of Maryland’s first colonial capital for education at every level, including its anthropology, archaeology, history, and natural science; and        (5)    Encourage and motivate the citizens of Maryland and the nation, as well as businesses, charitable, cultural, and educational institutions to make a continuing commitment to archaeological and historic investigation and research at Historic St. Mary’s City and the development of the site as an educational center for students of all ages.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  24-504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division IV - Other Education Provisions|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Education Agencies|Subtitle 5 - Historic St. Mary's City Commission|Part I - Establishment of Historic St. Mary's City Commission|Section 24-504 - Commission Name; Powers

    (a)    (1)    The Historic St. Mary’s City Commission is an instrumentality of the State to be known as the Historic St. Mary’s Commission or any name that the Commission may adopt, provided the resolution adopting any change in name is filed promptly with the Secretary of State.        (2)    The exercise by the Commission of the powers conferred by this subtitle is the performance of an essential public function.        (3)    The Commission is an independent unit in the Executive Branch of government that operates in the Office of the Governor.    (b)    The Commission may:        (1)    Make contracts or other legal agreements or arrangements necessary or incidental to the exercise of its powers and performance of its duties;        (2)    Sue and be sued;        (3)    Implead and be impleaded;        (4)    Complain and defend in all courts;        (5)    Adopt and alter an official seal; and        (6)    Adopt bylaws, rules and guidelines to regulate its affairs and the conduct of its business.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  24-505 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division IV - Other Education Provisions|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Education Agencies|Subtitle 5 - Historic St. Mary's City Commission|Part I - Establishment of Historic St. Mary's City Commission|Section 24-505 - Membership

    (a)    The Historic St. Mary’s City Commission consists of seventeen members.    (b)    Of the Commission members:        (1)    Thirteen shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate as follows:            (i)    Three shall be distinguished scholars, one of whom shall be an archaeologist, one of whom shall be a colonial historian, and one of whom shall be an educator;            (ii)    One shall be a representative from a prominent historical museum;            (iii)    Three shall be members of the Maryland business community, one of whom is in business in the St. Mary’s County community;            (iv)    Six shall be members of the general public, at least two of whom are residents of the St. Mary’s County community;        (2)    Two shall be ex officio voting members as follows:            (i)    The chairman of the St. Mary’s College of Maryland Board of Trustees or the chairman’s designee; and            (ii)    The President of the Historic St. Mary’s Foundation; and        (3)    Two shall be ex officio nonvoting members as follows:            (i)    The President of the Senate of Maryland or the President’s designee; and            (ii)    The Speaker of the House of Delegates or the Speaker’s designee.    (c)    The Governor shall consider statewide, regional, and minority representation in making appointments to the Commission.    (d)    (1)    The term of a member of the Commission, excluding an ex officio member, is 4 years and until a successor is appointed and qualifies. These terms are staggered as required by the terms of members as of July 1, 1997.        (2)    A member appointed to fill a vacancy in an unexpired term serves only for the remainder of that term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (3)    A member may be appointed to no more than two full consecutive terms. A member who has served less than a full 4-year term may be reappointed to two full terms.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  24-506 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division IV - Other Education Provisions|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Education Agencies|Subtitle 5 - Historic St. Mary's City Commission|Part I - Establishment of Historic St. Mary's City Commission|Section 24-506 - Officers; Executive Committee

    (a)    (1)    From among its members the Commission shall elect:            (i)    A chairman;            (ii)    A vice chairman; and            (iii)    Any other officer the Commission requires.        (2)    The manner of election of officers and their terms of office shall be as the Commission determines.    (b)    (1)    The Commission shall adopt bylaws setting forth the manner in which it will conduct its business and otherwise carry out the duties assigned to it, including the establishment of standing committees to propose policies, review operations, and advise the Commission in the areas of:            (i)    Land use, archaeology, historical research, collections management, and capital projects;            (ii)    Educational programming, public programs, and public affairs with a view to expanding the knowledge of and appreciation for Historic St. Mary’s City to the region, State, and nation;            (iii)    Long-range planning, fund-raising, from both public and private sources, as well as other revenue raising programs with a view to securing long-term financial capital and operating support for Historic St. Mary’s City; and            (iv)    Financial and administrative affairs, including property management, personnel, procurement, legal, accounting, audit, and investment policies.        (2)    The chairman of the Commission shall appoint each Commissioner to one of the standing committees and such other committees as the Commission from time to time determines to appoint for special purposes. The chairman shall designate a chair of each committee.    (c)    (1)    There shall be an executive committee of the Commission which shall have as its members the chairman, the vice chairman, and the chair of each standing committee.        (2)    The executive committee shall be delegated such powers as the Commission shall determine by resolution or by law and shall report to the full Commission all actions taken or considered by the committee at the next meeting of the full Commission.    (d)    (1)    The full Commission shall meet at least two times a year at Historic St. Mary’s City. The executive committee shall meet at least four times a year, or such additional meetings as are necessary or convenient for the proper direction of Historic St. Mary’s City. Standing committees shall meet or confer as necessary to review and recommend action to the executive committee or full Commission, as the case may be, as issues within their purview arise.        (2)    A majority of the voting members then serving on the Commission is a quorum.    (e)    A Commissioner may not receive compensation, but is entitled to be reimbursed for expenses incurred while actually engaged in the performance of the Commissioner’s duties in accordance with the Standard State Travel Regulations.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  24-508 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division IV - Other Education Provisions|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Education Agencies|Subtitle 5 - Historic St. Mary's City Commission|Part II - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 24-508 - Joint Programs and Collaboration

    (a)    The Historic St. Mary’s City Commission and the Board of Trustees of St. Mary’s College of Maryland are hereby authorized to undertake joint programs and otherwise to work collaboratively under contract or other agreement acceptable to the governing boards of each institution, for the purpose of furthering the missions of both institutions.    (b)    The Commission and the College may contract or otherwise agree to work jointly to sponsor high quality education programs and activities for both the academic and general communities and for all age groups, including elementary, secondary, college, and adult education programs as well as teacher training programs in curriculum areas of joint focus, such as archaeology, colonial American history, and Chesapeake culture and ecology.    (c)    The Commission and College may develop jointly beneficial, promotional, marketing, fundraising, tourism, special events, and other outreach efforts.    (d)    The College and Commission may by contract or mutual agreement perform administrative tasks by one institution for the other including, but not limited to, personnel, procurement and insurance claim processing, purchasing, accounting, information system design, acquisition, installation and service, security, maintenance, historic landscape design, catering and general food services, and archaeological survey and mitigation services.    (e)    Provided they are supportive of the distinctive mission of each institution, the Commission and College may undertake any other joint activity or action by formal or informal agreement or contract.    (f)    Notwithstanding any joint activities or programs carried out by the College and the Commission, or administrative action undertaken by the College or the Commission for the benefit of the other institution, neither the College nor the Commission shall be liable for any direct or indirect actions of the other institution, or its trustees, Commissioners, employees, or agents as the case may be.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  24-509 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division IV - Other Education Provisions|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Education Agencies|Subtitle 5 - Historic St. Mary's City Commission|Part II - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 24-509 - Comprehensive Liability Insurance; Immunities

    (a)    The Commission may obtain and carry comprehensive liability insurance to protect the Commission, its employees, and agents. The determination whether to purchase insurance, and its scope and limitations, shall be within the Commission’s discretion, taking into account commercial availability and affordability and the existence and extent of insurance secured by the State Treasurer.    (b)    (1)    Title 12, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article (Maryland Tort Claims Act) applies to claims or actions against the Commission, its members, agents, and employees.        (2)    Subject to all exclusions and limitations in Title 12, Subtitle 1, the immunity of the Commission is waived to the extent of any insurance coverage, if any, purchased under this section.    (c)    Nothing in this section shall be construed to waive or abrogate sovereign immunity with respect to any claim that is not covered by or exceeds the limits of an insurance policy.    (d)    Nothing in this section shall be construed to waive or abrogate the immunity of the Commission under the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  24-512 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division IV - Other Education Provisions|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Education Agencies|Subtitle 5 - Historic St. Mary's City Commission|Part II - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 24-512 - Transfer or Disposal of Real Property; Exemptions; Procurement Policies; Commission as an Entity; Gifts of Property

    (a)    Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 10, Subtitle 3 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, the Commission may sell, convey, assign, lease, or otherwise transfer or dispose of any real property acquired or held by it, and enter into any contracts incident thereto, for such term and such conditions as the Commission deems appropriate, except:        (1)    Real property valued in excess of $5,000.00 may not be sold without the prior approval of the Board of Public Works; and        (2)    Leases entered into by the Commission must be made in furtherance of the purposes of the Commission.    (b)    (1)    Except as otherwise set forth in this subtitle, the Commission is exempt from the provisions of Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article, Division I of the State Personnel and Pensions Article, and the State Administrative Procedure Act.        (2)    Capital projects of the Commission are subject to Titles 3 and 4 of the State Finance and Procurement Article to the extent of any appropriation of capital funds by the General Assembly.        (3)    The Commission and its officers and employees are subject to the Public Ethics Law, the Public Information Act, and the Open Meetings Law.    (c)    The Commission shall procure noncapital goods and services in accordance with the procurement policies and procedures established by St. Mary’s College of Maryland pursuant to § 14-405 of this article.    (d)    For purposes of applying for, receiving, and entering into agreements in connection with loans, grants, insurance, or other forms of financial assistance from the State or its agencies or instrumentalities, the Historic St. Mary’s City Commission may be deemed to be a:        (1)    Public body within the meaning of the Maryland Industrial Development Financing Authority Act;        (2)    Political subdivision within the meaning of the Maryland Industrial Land Act and the Maryland Industrial and Commercial Redevelopment Fund Act; and        (3)    State or local project eligible under §§ 5-904 and 5-905 of the Natural Resources Article.    (e)    All gifts of tangible or intangible property as well as cash donations to the Commission are charitable contributions eligible as a deduction against income taxes as permitted by State and federal law.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  24-513 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division IV - Other Education Provisions|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Education Agencies|Subtitle 5 - Historic St. Mary's City Commission|Part III - Property Acquisition Procedures|Section 24-513 - Definitions; Acquisition of Dwellings

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Dwelling” means the dwelling house of one or more homeowners, and the curtilage where it is erected, which is used as the principal residence of that homeowner or homeowners.        (3)    “Homeowner” means a person who, on July 1, 1976, actually resided in a dwelling in which that person had a legal interest, including any life estate, whether as sole owner, joint tenant, tenant in common, or tenant by the entirety.        (4)    “Principal residence” means a dwelling actually occupied or expected to be actually occupied by the homeowner or the homeowners for more than 6 consecutive months of the present calendar year. Nonoccupancy of the dwelling because of illness or the need for special care of the homeowner is occupancy for the purposes of this section.    (b)    (1)    When the Commission or other State agency commences the acquisition by purchase, gift, or condemnation of the dwelling of a homeowner within the proposed boundaries established by the Commission, the Commission or other State agency shall offer in writing the homeowner or homeowners a life estate in that property. Acceptance of the life estate shall be taken into consideration when determining the value of the property. Upon acceptance, the recipient of the life estate will pay real estate property taxes, insurance, and ordinary maintenance costs. Requests for material alterations or additions to the property must be submitted in writing to the Historic St. Mary’s City Commission and a request must be approved or disapproved by the Commission within 45 days of the receipt of the request.        (2)    In the case of a purchase, the Commission or other State agency shall make the offer:            (i)    At the time of each offer for purchase; and            (ii)    In a document separate and apart from all other documents at the time of ratification of the sales contract.        (3)    In the case of a gift or condemnation, the Commission or other State agency shall make the offer at the time of transfer of any right, title or interest, present or future, in the property.    (c)    The Commission or other State agency may offer at any time a life estate to any other homeowner or property owner within the proposed boundaries established by the Commission.    (d)    The homeowner or property owner may accept the offer before the 30th calendar day following the time set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of this section.    (e)    Until such time as the Commission certifies legitimate need for the residue, the holder of the life estate may continue to use it as it existed prior to the transfer of title and the creation of the life estate, on a lease arrangement.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  24-514 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division IV - Other Education Provisions|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Education Agencies|Subtitle 5 - Historic St. Mary's City Commission|Part III - Property Acquisition Procedures|Section 24-514 - Preservation Land Trusts and Foundations

    Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 4, Subtitle 4, Part III of the State Finance and Procurement Article, and subject to the availability of funds and in accordance with other provisions of this subtitle regarding the Historic St. Mary’s City Commission, the Commission may enter into agreements with preservation land trusts, foundations, and other entities for the purpose of acquiring title to or an interest in property in Historic St. Mary’s City that is owned by such an entity or on which the entity holds an option or a contract to purchase.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  24-515 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division IV - Other Education Provisions|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Education Agencies|Subtitle 5 - Historic St. Mary's City Commission|Part III - Property Acquisition Procedures|Section 24-515 - Transfer of State Property

    Subject to the approval of the Board of Public Works, the Commission may receive and the State may pay over and transfer to the Commission, from time to time, property held in the name of the State, or any other State agency to carry out the purposes of the Commission.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  24-516 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division IV - Other Education Provisions|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Education Agencies|Subtitle 5 - Historic St. Mary's City Commission|Part IV - Revenue Bonds|Section 24-516 - Bonds and Obligations

    (a)    Subject to this Part IV of this subtitle, the Commission may at any time and from time to time issue bonds, bond anticipation notes, or other obligations, (herein referred to as “bonds”), and may use the proceeds or the earnings from the investment thereon for any authorized purpose, including the establishment of reserves and the payment of interest.    (b)    (1)    The Commission may issue bonds only if it determines that the issuance is necessary to achieve the purposes of this subtitle.        (2)    The determination under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be made by the chairman of the Commission.    (c)    (1)    The Commission shall submit each proposed issue of bonds to the Board of Public Works and shall obtain the approval of the Board of Public Works for the proposed issue prior to issuance of the bonds.        (2)    In submitting a proposal to issue bonds to the Board of Public Works, the Commission shall identify the source of revenue that supports the debt service on the bonds.        (3)    The Board of Public Works may not approve the issuance of bonds by the Commission that will result in more than $3,000,000 in an aggregate outstanding and unpaid principal balance of bonds for the Commission at any time.    (d)    Except as otherwise expressly required by this subtitle, the Commission may issue the bonds without:        (1)    Obtaining the consent of any other unit of State government;        (2)    Any proceedings; or        (3)    The occurrence of any conditions.    (e)    (1)    The Commission shall by resolution authorize any bonds that it issues.        (2)    The Commission may secure the bonds by a resolution or trust agreement between the Commission and a corporate trustee or trustees, which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company within or without the State.    (f)    Proceeds of bonds and the investment income from such bonds shall be deposited by the Commission in any State or national bank or federally insured savings and loan association having a total paid-in capital of at least $1,000,000. The trust department of any State or national bank or savings and loan association, or trust company, may be designated as a depository to receive any securities acquired or owned by the corporation.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  24-517 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division IV - Other Education Provisions|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Education Agencies|Subtitle 5 - Historic St. Mary's City Commission|Part IV - Revenue Bonds|Section 24-517 - Bonds Payable Solely From Revenues and Properties

    (a)    The bonds of any issue shall be payable solely from the property or receipts of the Commission, including:        (1)    Fees, charges, rents, or other revenues payable to the Commission;        (2)    Payments by financial institutions, insurance companies, or others pursuant to letters or lines of credit, policies of insurance, or purchase agreements;        (3)    Investment earnings from funds or accounts maintained pursuant to a bond resolution or trust agreement;        (4)    Proceeds of refunding bonds; and        (5)    Any other source authorized by law.    (b)    (1)    Bonds issued under the provisions of this title are not a debt of, and do not pledge the faith, credit, or taxing power of the State.        (2)    The bonds shall contain on their face a statement that the bonds are not a debt of, and do not pledge the faith, credit, or taxing power of the State, the Commission, or any political subdivision, but are payable solely from the revenues and property provided for therein.        (3)    Subject to the approval of the Board of Public Works, the Commission may receive and the State may lease to or lease back to the Commission any property within the enclave of Historic St. Mary’s City and held in the name of the State or any other agency of the State in order to facilitate the issuance of revenue bonds by the Commission under this subtitle.