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MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 4 - Rural Maryland Council|Section 13-403 - Designation

    The Council is a State rural development council that brings together members of the public and representatives of public sector entities and private sector organizations to address collaboratively problems and challenges facing rural communities in the State.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 4 - Rural Maryland Council|Section 13-404 - Status

    The Council is an independent unit in the Executive Branch of State government that is placed under the State Department of Agriculture for administrative and budgetary purposes.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-405 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 4 - Rural Maryland Council|Section 13-405 - Membership

    (a)    The membership of the Council is open to any resident of the State who has an interest in improving the quality of life in rural areas of the State and chooses to join the Council.    (b)    The Council shall include:        (1)    the Governor or the Governor’s designee;        (2)    as determined under the bylaws of the Council:            (i)    representatives from local, State, and federal agencies that serve rural interests; and            (ii)    representatives from private sector organizations, including rural–based for–profit and nonprofit organizations and rural client groups; and        (3)    as nonvoting members:            (i)    one member of the Senate of Maryland from each of the three rural regions of the State, appointed by the President of the Senate;            (ii)    one member of the House of Delegates from each of the three rural regions of the State, appointed by the Speaker of the House; and            (iii)    one member of the Senate of Maryland or the House of Delegates representing Harford County, appointed jointly by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-406 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 4 - Rural Maryland Council|Section 13-406 - Chair; Bylaws

    (a)    From among its members, the Council shall elect each year a chair and one or more vice chairs.    (b)    The Council shall adopt bylaws for the conduct of its business.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-407 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 4 - Rural Maryland Council|Section 13-407 - Executive Board -- Established

    The Council shall establish an Executive Board.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-408 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 4 - Rural Maryland Council|Section 13-408 - Executive Board -- Membership; Chair

    (a)    The Executive Board shall include:        (1)    the chair of the Council;        (2)    the Governor or the Governor’s designee;        (3)    the Secretary or the Secretary’s designee;        (4)    the Secretary of Agriculture or the designee of the Secretary of Agriculture;        (5)    the Secretary of Health or the designee of the Secretary of Health;        (6)    the Secretary of Housing and Community Development or the designee of the Secretary of Housing and Community Development;        (7)    the Secretary of Natural Resources or the designee of the Secretary of Natural Resources;        (8)    the Director of the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Service or the Director’s designee;        (9)    two representatives of the Maryland Municipal League, selected from rural regions of the State;        (10)    two representatives of the Maryland Association of Counties, selected from rural regions of the State;        (11)    one representative of each of the rural regional planning and development councils in the State;        (12)    one representative of each of the resource, conservation, and development councils in the State;        (13)    one or more representatives of units of the federal government;        (14)    one representative from Garrett County, Allegany County, or Washington County;        (15)    one representative from Carroll County or Frederick County;        (16)    one representative from Calvert County, Charles County, or St. Mary’s County;        (17)    one representative from Cecil County or Harford County;        (18)    one representative from Dorchester County, Somerset County, Wicomico County, or Worcester County;        (19)    one representative of the private for–profit sector;        (20)    one representative of the nonprofit sector;        (21)    no more than six representatives of statewide nonprofit organizations with a rural focus;        (22)    two at–large members, selected by the membership of the Council; and        (23)    as nonvoting members, the senators and delegates appointed to the Council under § 13–405(b)(3) of this subtitle.    (b)    Members of the Executive Board shall be selected and serve in accordance with the bylaws of the Council.    (c)    The Council may expand the membership of the Executive Board through the bylaws of the Council.    (d)    The chair of the Council is the chair of the Executive Board.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-409 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 4 - Rural Maryland Council|Section 13-409 - Executive Board -- Duties

    After a consensus of opinion has emerged, the Executive Board shall make recommendations on programmatic or regulatory matters of concern to rural communities.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-410 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 4 - Rural Maryland Council|Section 13-410 - Executive Board -- Subcommittees

    With the consent of the Executive Board, the chair may establish subcommittees or working committees consisting of members of the Council and interested parties to address or study specific issues.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-411 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 4 - Rural Maryland Council|Section 13-411 - Executive Director

    (a)    The Council shall employ an Executive Director.    (b)    The Executive Director:        (1)    is responsible for the daily operations of the Council; and        (2)    shall help develop policy recommendations for consideration by the Council or the Executive Board.    (c)    The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Executive Board.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-412 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 4 - Rural Maryland Council|Section 13-412 - Staff and Resources; Participation From Other Units; Legal Advisor

    (a)    The State Department of Agriculture shall provide the Council with necessary staff support and resources, including office space.    (b)    Each unit in the Executive Branch of State government shall participate in the deliberations of the Council and work with the Council on matters relating to the unit.    (c)    The Attorney General is the legal advisor to the Council.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-413 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 4 - Rural Maryland Council|Section 13-413 - Applicability of Other Laws

    The Council is exempt from:         (1)    Division I of the State Personnel and Pensions Article;        (2)    Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article, except as otherwise provided in § 11-203(b) of the State Finance and Procurement Article; and        (3)    Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-414 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 4 - Rural Maryland Council|Section 13-414 - Funding; Budget Requests

    (a)    The Governor shall include in the budget of the State Department of Agriculture funding for the Council.    (b)    The Secretary of Agriculture shall include without revision the budget request of the Council in the budget request of the State Department of Agriculture that is provided to the Department of Budget and Management.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-415 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 4 - Rural Maryland Council|Section 13-415 - Permissible Activities

    (a)    The Council may undertake any activity that addresses issues and concerns of rural areas of the State as long as the activity is not inconsistent with provisions of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 regarding the National Rural Development Partnership and state rural development councils, 7 U.S.C. § 2008m.    (b)    The Council may:        (1)    maintain a principal office at a location in the central region of the State that is accessible to the rural public;        (2)    employ, as regular employees or as independent contractors, staff that the Council considers necessary in accordance with the Council budget;        (3)    enter into contracts;        (4)    accept grants and other assistance from the federal government, other units of State government, local governments, or a private source; and        (5)    do all things necessary or convenient to carry out its purpose.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-416 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 4 - Rural Maryland Council|Section 13-416 - Annual Report

    The Council shall publish and submit an annual report of its activities to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 5 - Rural Broadband Coordination Board|Section 13-501 - "Board" Defined

    In this subtitle, “Board” means the Maryland Rural Broadband Coordination Board.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 5 - Rural Broadband Coordination Board|Section 13-502 - Established

    There is a Maryland Rural Broadband Coordination Board.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 5 - Rural Broadband Coordination Board|Section 13-503 - Membership; Chair; Bylaws

    (a)    The Board consists of the following members:        (1)    the Secretary, or the Secretary’s designee;        (2)    the Secretary of Transportation, or the designee of the Secretary of Transportation;        (3)    the Secretary of Information Technology or the Director of Network Maryland as the designee of the Secretary of Information Technology;        (4)    the chair of the Rural Maryland Council, or the chair’s designee;        (5)    the chair of the Tri–County Council for Southern Maryland, or the chair’s designee;        (6)    the chair of the Tri–County Council for Western Maryland, or the chair’s designee;        (7)    the chair of the Mid–Shore Regional Council, or the chair’s designee;        (8)    the chair of the Tri–County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland, or the chair’s designee; and        (9)    the chair of the Upper Shore Regional Council, or the chair’s designee.    (b)    The Board shall elect a chair from among its members.    (c)    The Board shall adopt bylaws to carry out this subtitle.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 5 - Rural Broadband Coordination Board|Section 13-504 - Duties

    The Board shall:        (1)    assist in the deployment of broadband communication infrastructure in rural and underserved areas of the State;        (2)    cooperate with public, private, and nonprofit entities to obtain, coordinate, and disseminate resources for the establishment of broadband communication services in rural and underserved areas of the State;        (3)    review and approve the disbursement of funds under the Rural Broadband Assistance Fund under § 5–1102 of this article and any other federal, State, and private financial resources that may be provided to assist the establishment of broadband communication services in rural and underserved areas of the State; and        (4)    perform other functions that are consistent with the intent of this subtitle.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-505 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 5 - Rural Broadband Coordination Board|Section 13-505 - Interagency Cooperation

    The Board and affected units of State government shall cooperate fully in carrying out the intent of this subtitle.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-506 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 5 - Rural Broadband Coordination Board|Section 13-506 - Duties of Rural Maryland Council

    The Rural Maryland Council shall:        (1)    provide staff support to the Board; and        (2)    report on the activities of the Board in the preceding fiscal year in the Council’s annual report under § 13–416 of this title.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 8 - Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland|Section 13-801 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Commissioner” means a member of the Board of County Commissioners of Somerset County or Worcester County or a member of the County Council of Wicomico County.    (c)    “Council” means the Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland.    (d)    “Executive Director” means the Executive Director of the Council.    (e)    “Region” means Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-802 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 8 - Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland|Section 13-802 - Established

    (a)    There is a Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland.    (b)    (1)    The Council is a tax-exempt body politic and corporate.        (2)    The Council is an independent unit that the Governor may not place in a principal department.    (c)    (1)    The Council is a cooperative planning and development unit for the region.        (2)    The purposes of the Council are to:            (i)    foster the physical, economic, and social development of the region; and            (ii)    use effectively the assistance provided to the region by the State.        (3)    The Council initiates and coordinates plans and projects for the development of human and economic resources of the region as a planning and development unit for the Lower Eastern Shore.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-803 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 8 - Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland|Section 13-803 - Membership

    (a)    (1)    The Council consists of the members described in this subsection.        (2)    The voting members of the Council are:            (i)    from Somerset County, the five commissioners;            (ii)    from Wicomico County:                1.    the County Executive; and                2.    four members of the county council, appointed by the county council;            (iii)    from Worcester County, five commissioners, appointed by the Board of County Commissioners;            (iv)    three municipal elected officials, one from each county, appointed by:                1.    their respective municipal corporations; or                2.    the Eastern Shore Municipal Association if the municipal corporations are unable to appoint a member within a reasonable time; and            (v)    if the majority of the member’s legislative district is in the region, each member of the General Assembly representing the region.        (3)    The nonvoting members of the Council are:            (i)    each commissioner in the region who is not appointed under paragraph (2) of this subsection; and            (ii)    each other member of the General Assembly representing the region if the majority of the member’s legislative district is not in the region.        (4)    The bylaws of the Council may provide for additional members who are private individuals.    (b)    (1)    A member appointed under subsection (a)(2)(i), (ii), or (iii) of this section may designate another commissioner or a county administrator representing the same county to vote by proxy for the member when the member is absent from a meeting.        (2)    A member who designates a proxy shall inform the Executive Director in advance of the meeting.    (c)    (1)    A member who qualifies because of the member’s elected position is a member of the Council only during the member’s term of office in the elected position.        (2)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed.    (d)    Council membership is not an office of profit.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-804 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 8 - Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland|Section 13-804 - Chair

    The Council shall elect a chair from among its members.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-805 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 8 - Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland|Section 13-805 - Compensation

    A member of the Council is not entitled to compensation as a member of the Council.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-806 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 8 - Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland|Section 13-806 - Executive Director

    (a)    The Council may employ an executive director.    (b)    The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Council.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-807 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 8 - Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland|Section 13-807 - Legal Advisor

    The Council may:         (1)    select and retain its own legal counsel; or        (2)    use the Attorney General as its legal counsel.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-808 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 8 - Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland|Section 13-808 - Financial Support

    (a)    The State and Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties may jointly finance the Council and its activities.    (b)    (1)    The State may provide financial support to the Council to assist in carrying out the activities of the Council.        (2)    (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 how 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.        (3)    The Governor shall include in the State budget for the following fiscal year an appropriation of at least $200,000 to partially support the Council.    (c)    (1)    The governing bodies of Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties each year shall appropriate to the Council at least $10,000 each to foster cooperative planning and development in the region.        (2)    Other political subdivisions, including special districts, may appropriate money for the Council as they consider necessary and appropriate.    (d)    The Council may accept additional money from any other public or private source.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-809 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 8 - Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland|Section 13-809 - Bylaws and Rules

    The Council may adopt bylaws and rules for the conduct of its business and to carry out its mission.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-810 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 8 - Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland|Section 13-810 - Cooperation

    The Council shall cooperate with State and local units that have relevant statutory functions and duties.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  13-901 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources|Title 13 - Regional Development Resources|Subtitle 9 - Mid-Shore Regional Council|Section 13-901 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Commissioner” means a member of the Board of County Commissioners of Caroline County or a member of the County Council of Dorchester County or Talbot County.    (c)    “Council” means the Mid-Shore Regional Council.    (d)    “Executive Director” means the Executive Director of the Council.    (e)    “Region” means Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot counties.