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MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  3-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources|Subtitle 4 - Partnership for Workforce Quality|Section 3-403 - Purpose

    The purpose of the Program is to provide training services to:         (1)    improve the competitiveness and productivity of the State’s workforce and business community;        (2)    upgrade employee skills for new technologies or production processes; and        (3)    assist employers located in the State in promoting employment stability.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  3-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources|Subtitle 4 - Partnership for Workforce Quality|Section 3-404 - Duties of Secretary

    (a)    The Secretary or the Secretary’s designee shall direct the Program.    (b)    The Secretary may not provide training assistance under the Program except at the specific request of an employer or group of employers.    (c)    To identify employers that need assistance, the Secretary shall use local advisory groups, including private industry councils and joint apprenticeship committees.    (d)    Subject to §§ 3-405 and 3-412(c) and (d)(1) of this subtitle, the Secretary shall establish eligibility criteria and priorities for assistance under the Program.    (e)    (1)    In accordance with § 2.5–109 of this article, the Secretary shall submit a report on the operation and performance of the Program.        (2)    In addition to the requirements under § 2.5–109(c) of this article, the report required under this subsection shall be submitted to:            (i)    the Governor’s Workforce Development Board; and            (ii)    the Maryland Economic Development Commission.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  3-405 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources|Subtitle 4 - Partnership for Workforce Quality|Section 3-405 - Eligibility

    (a)    (1)    An employer receiving assistance under the Program shall be located in the State.        (2)    In order to receive assistance under the Program, an employer shall request training assistance in job-specific skills to upgrade or retain existing Maryland-based employees covered under Title 8 of the Labor and Employment Article.    (b)    The Secretary shall give priority to employers that are:        (1)    manufacturers; or        (2)    threatened by the pressure of increased foreign or domestic competition.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  3-406 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources|Subtitle 4 - Partnership for Workforce Quality|Section 3-406 - Business Assistance Services

    The Program shall provide business assistance services that:         (1)    determine whether the employer’s specific needs are best met by training, other types of assistance, or a combination of services;        (2)    identify the availability of existing training programs that may be adapted to meet the employer’s needs;        (3)    identify the resources the employer may provide to support the training, including:            (i)    equipment;            (ii)    facilities; and            (iii)    materials;        (4)    identify or develop appropriate curricula; and        (5)    determine the most cost-effective approach to meeting training needs.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  3-407 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources|Subtitle 4 - Partnership for Workforce Quality|Section 3-407 - Training

    (a)    The Secretary may award a grant for job-specific training assistance to an eligible:        (1)    business;        (2)    community college;        (3)    private career school;        (4)    State-accredited training agency;        (5)    trade association; or        (6)    union-sponsored training program.    (b)    Training shall be approved by the employer of those being trained.    (c)    Under the Program, job-specific training may not exceed 1 year.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  3-408 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources|Subtitle 4 - Partnership for Workforce Quality|Section 3-408 - Advisory Board -- in General

    (a)    There is a Partnership for Workforce Quality Advisory Board in the Department.    (b)    The Board shall advise the Secretary.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  3-409 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources|Subtitle 4 - Partnership for Workforce Quality|Section 3-409 - Advisory Board -- Membership

    (a)    The Board consists of the following 15 members:        (1)    one member of the Senate of Maryland appointed by the President of the Senate;        (2)    one member of the House of Delegates appointed by the Speaker of the House; and        (3)    the following members appointed by the Governor with the advice of the Secretary and the chair of the Governor’s Workforce Development Board:            (i)    five representatives of business, of which three shall represent employers with fewer than 100 employees;            (ii)    three representatives of organized labor;            (iii)    one representative from the Maryland Higher Education Commission;            (iv)    one representative from the State Department of Education;            (v)    one representative from the Governor’s Workforce Development Board; and            (vi)    two representatives of the general public.    (b)    (1)    The term of a member appointed under subsection (a)(3) of this section is 3 years.        (2)    The terms of the members appointed under subsection (a)(3) of this section are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on October 1, 2008.        (3)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (4)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.    (c)    A member of the Board:        (1)    may not receive compensation as a member of the Board; but        (2)    is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations.    (d)    The Governor shall designate the chair of the Board.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  3-410 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources|Subtitle 4 - Partnership for Workforce Quality|Section 3-410 - Advisory Board -- Duties

    (a)    The Board shall:        (1)    submit recommendations to the Secretary concerning overall policy for the Program;        (2)    recommend a system to evaluate requests for assistance under the Program, including eligibility criteria and priorities for assistance;        (3)    develop criteria to assess and evaluate Program performance and advise the Secretary of the criteria;        (4)    consult regularly with the Governor’s Workforce Development Board and the Maryland Economic Development Commission concerning the activities of the Program;        (5)    submit a quarterly report on the Program to the Governor’s Workforce Development Board; and        (6)    advise the Secretary on coordination of cooperative activities at the State and local level between the Department, employers, labor, and other public and private entities involved with workforce quality.    (b)    In recommending a system for evaluating requests for assistance, the Board shall consider the equal distribution of assistance to all subdivisions of the State.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  3-411 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources|Subtitle 4 - Partnership for Workforce Quality|Section 3-411 - Partnership for Workforce Quality Fund

    (a)    There is a Partnership for Workforce Quality Fund in the Department.    (b)    The Secretary shall manage and supervise the Fund.    (c)    (1)    The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to reversion under § 7-302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.        (2)    The Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.    (d)    The Fund consists of:        (1)    money appropriated by the State to the Fund;        (2)    money made available to the Fund through federal programs;        (3)    private contributions to the Fund;        (4)    an application or other fee paid to the Program in connection with processing a request for financial assistance; and        (5)    any other money made available to the Fund.    (e)    The Department may use money in the Fund for:        (1)    grants to defray the cost of workforce training; and        (2)    administrative, actuarial, legal, and technical services for the Program.    (f)    Any investment earnings shall be credited to the Fund.    (g)    The Governor shall include in the State budget for each fiscal year an appropriation of at least $1,000,000 for the Partnership for Workforce Quality Program.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  3-412 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources|Subtitle 4 - Partnership for Workforce Quality|Section 3-412 - Use of Program Money

    (a)    The Program may provide business assistance services under § 3-406 of this subtitle at no cost to the employer.    (b)    Program money may be used for costs associated with the direct delivery of instruction, including:        (1)    curriculum development;        (2)    course materials; and        (3)    instructors’ salaries and expenses for training.    (c)    (1)    At least 60% of the money available to the Program shall be reserved for employers with 150 or fewer employees based in the State.        (2)    Up to 20% of the money available to the Program may be provided to an employer with more than 500 employees based in the State, if the employer:            (i)    is primarily engaged in manufacturing or in a technology-based business;            (ii)    agrees to increase purchases of goods produced in the State and services from suppliers based in the State; and            (iii)    agrees to provide the workforce training to the number of employees based in the State, as determined by the Program, of smaller employers located in the State that supply goods or services to the employer receiving the money.    (d)    (1)    An employer may not receive more than $200,000 a year from the Program.        (2)    The Program may not contribute more than 50% of direct training costs for job-specific training assistance.        (3)    Program money may not be used for:            (i)    capital equipment for an employer; or            (ii)    trainee wages.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 1 - Division of Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Section 4-101 - "Division" Defined

    In this subtitle, “Division” means the Division of Tourism, Film, and the Arts.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 1 - Division of Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Section 4-102 - Established

    There is a Division of Tourism, Film, and the Arts in the Department.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 1 - Division of Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Section 4-103 - Director -- in General

    (a)    (1)    With the approval of the Governor, the Secretary shall appoint a director of the Division.        (2)    The director serves at the pleasure of the Secretary.        (3)    Removal of the director by the Secretary is final.    (b)    The director shall have demonstrated interest and experience in tourism, film, and the arts.    (c)    The director shall operate the Division under the direction of the Secretary.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 1 - Division of Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Section 4-104 - Director -- Compensation

    The director of the Division is entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 1 - Division of Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Section 4-105 - Staff

    In accordance with the State budget, the director of the Division may employ a staff and retain professional consultants.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 1 - Division of Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Section 4-106 - General Powers and Duties

    The Division shall:         (1)    stimulate development of tourism business in the State;        (2)    promote business and job opportunities in the State;        (3)    encourage development of recreational areas and facilities;        (4)    make the public aware of the State’s heritage and historical development;        (5)    advertise and disseminate information about the State;        (6)    encourage the promotion and development of amateur and professional sports in the State;        (7)    encourage the advancement of and participation in the performing, visual, and creative arts; and        (8)    administer those programs assigned to the Division by law or designated by the Secretary.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 1 - Division of Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Section 4-107 - Reports

    (a)    The Department shall submit an annual report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, that summarizes the details of its activities regarding private sector cooperative marketing projects that directly enhance promotion of the State and the tourism industry and that are exempt from State procurement law under § 11–203(a)(1)(xi) of the State Finance and Procurement Article.    (b)    The report required under subsection (a) of this section shall include the nonproprietary details of the activities of the private sector participants.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Tourism Development Board|Section 4-201 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Board” means the Maryland Tourism Development Board.    (c)    “Fund” means the Maryland Tourism Development Board Fund.    (d)    “Office” means the Office of Tourism Development.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Tourism Development Board|Section 4-202 - Legislative Policy

    It is the policy of the State to guide, stimulate, and promote the coordinated, efficient, and beneficial development of travel and tourism in the State so that the State can derive the economic, social, and cultural benefits of travel and tourism to the fullest extent possible.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Tourism Development Board|Section 4-203 - Established

    There is a Maryland Tourism Development Board in the Department.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Tourism Development Board|Section 4-204 - Membership

    (a)    The Board consists of the following 24 members:        (1)    11 members appointed by the Governor in consultation with the Secretary and with the advice and consent of the Senate;        (2)    three members appointed by the Governor who are directors or chief executive officers from among the destination marketing organizations officially recognized by the Office;        (3)    five members appointed by the President of the Senate of Maryland as follows:            (i)    at least two members of the Senate; and            (ii)    at least two members from the private business community; and        (4)    five members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates as follows:            (i)    at least two members of the House of Delegates; and            (ii)    at least two members from the private business community.    (b)    In appointing members to the Board, the Governor and, with respect to private business community members, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House shall:        (1)    ensure that each geographic region of the State is represented equitably;        (2)    give due consideration to the recommendations of representatives of the tourism industry; and        (3)    provide balanced representation of the lodging, food service, transportation, retail, and amusements and attractions sectors of the tourism industry.    (c)    A member of the Board who is a member of the General Assembly may not vote on a matter before the Board that relates to the exercise of the sovereign powers of the State.    (d)    (1)    (i)    The term of a member is 3 years and begins on July 1.            (ii)    The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for the members on October 1, 2008.            (iii)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve only until a successor is appointed and qualifies.            (iv)    A member may be reappointed, but after serving for two consecutive 3–year terms, a member may not be reappointed until at least 1 year after the end of the member’s previous tenure.            (v)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (2)    A member of the General Assembly appointed by the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House serves until a successor is appointed.        (3)    A member appointed by the Governor may be removed by the Governor with or without cause.        (4)    A private business community member appointed by the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House may be removed by the appointing officer with or without cause.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Tourism Development Board|Section 4-205 - Officers

    (a)    Each year the Board shall elect a chair, five vice chairs, and a secretary–treasurer from among its members.    (b)    Of the five vice chairs, there shall be one representative each from the lodging, food service, transportation, retail, and amusements and attractions sectors.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Tourism Development Board|Section 4-206 - Executive Director

    (a)    The director of the Office is the Executive Director of the Board as part of the regular duties of the director of the Office.    (b)    The director may not receive additional compensation for serving as Executive Director of the Board.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Tourism Development Board|Section 4-207 - Meetings; Compensation

    (a)    The Board shall meet at least 4 times a year, at times and places the chair determines.    (b)    A member of the Board:        (1)    may not receive compensation as a member of the Board; but        (2)    is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-208 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Tourism Development Board|Section 4-208 - Staff, Facilities, and Equipment

    (a)    The Office shall provide staff for the Board.    (b)    The Board shall use the facilities, equipment, and supplies of the Office to conduct its business.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-209 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Tourism Development Board|Section 4-209 - General Powers and Duties

    (a)    The exercise of the powers and duties of the Board under this subtitle is subject to the approval of the Secretary.    (b)    The Board may:        (1)    adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle;        (2)    enter into contracts and agreements;        (3)    obtain services;        (4)    ask any other unit of the State for assistance and data that enable the Board to carry out its powers and duties;        (5)    accept federal money for any purpose of this subtitle; and        (6)    accept gifts, donations, or bequests for any purpose of this subtitle.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-210 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Tourism Development Board|Section 4-210 - Duties -- in General

    The Board shall:         (1)    protect, preserve, promote, and restore the natural, historical, scenic, and cultural resources in the State;        (2)    generate revenue through the sale of goods and services related to tourism in accordance with § 4-215 of this subtitle; and        (3)    publish and submit to the Maryland Economic Development Commission and the Secretary an annual report and other material that the Board considers appropriate.
MD. Economic Development Code Ann. §  4-211 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Economic Development|Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce|Title 4 - Tourism, Film, and the Arts|Subtitle 2 - Maryland Tourism Development Board|Section 4-211 - Duties -- Strategic Plan

    The Board shall:         (1)    draft and implement a 5-year strategic plan for the promotion and development of tourism in the State; and        (2)    submit the strategic plan to the Maryland Economic Development Commission for its review.