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MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-20D-08 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 20D - Regulated Sustainable Energy Contracts|Section 9-20D-08 - Collection of Payments in Arrears; Liens; Foreclosure; Resumption of Payments

    (a)    (1)    Subject to subsection (c) of this section, a qualified contractor may collect payments under a regulated sustainable energy contract that are in arrears, including the principal, interest, late charges, costs of collection, and reasonable attorney’s fees, by the imposition of a lien on property that is subject to the contract in accordance with the Maryland Contract Lien Act, Title 14, Subtitle 2 of the Real Property Article.        (2)    A lien imposed under paragraph (1) of this subsection may not take priority over a lien, mortgage, deed of trust, or other security interest that is already attached to the property.    (b)    If a property subject to a regulated sustainable energy contract is foreclosed under Title 7, Subtitle 1 of the Real Property Article, any deficiency due as a result of a lien arising from the regulated sustainable energy contract shall be:        (1)    added to the total balance due on the contract; and        (2)    subject to periodic payment as provided in the contract.    (c)    (1)    If a party that holds a recorded mortgage or deed of trust on a property subject to a regulated sustainable energy contract acquires the property through foreclosure, the party may not be charged for any amount due on the regulated sustainable energy contract.        (2)    Payment on a regulated sustainable energy contract shall resume when the property subject to the regulated sustainable energy contract is sold or transferred to a person who is not related to the person who held the recorded mortgage or deed of trust when the property was foreclosed.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-2201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 22 - Board of Advisors for Electronic Commerce|Section 9-2201 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Application service provider” means an entity that provides access to or deployment of business software applications and services over the Internet.    (c)    “ASP” means application service provider.    (d)    “Board” means the CEO Board of Advisors for E-Commerce.    (e)    “Consortium” means the “eMaryland” ASP Consortium.    (f)    “E-commerce” means electronic business and commerce.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-2202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 22 - Board of Advisors for Electronic Commerce|Section 9-2202 - Purposes

    The CEO Board of Advisors for E-Commerce and the “eMaryland” ASP Consortium are established under this subtitle to assist in the State’s efforts to create the most advanced electronic business environment in the nation and become an international leader in the deployment of new Internet technologies.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-2203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 22 - Board of Advisors for Electronic Commerce|Section 9-2203 - Ceo Board of Advisors for E-Commerce

    (a)    There is a CEO Board of Advisors for E-Commerce.    (b)    (1)    The Board may not exceed 12 members and shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate and serve at the pleasure of the Governor.        (2)    Each member of the Board serves for a period of 3 years and may be reappointed.        (3)    The Governor shall designate two representatives of State government to serve as ex officio members of the Board.        (4)    The members appointed by the Governor shall be industry leaders who have substantial experience and expertise in electronic commerce.        (5)    The Governor shall designate a chairman or cochairmen from among the members.        (6)    The Board shall meet at least twice annually.    (c)    The Board shall:        (1)    advise the Governor on economic development policies and initiatives to advance the promotion, deployment, and use of e-commerce in the State;        (2)    recommend ways to improve the State’s position as an international leader of e-commerce; and        (3)    provide policy guidance to the “eMaryland” ASP Consortium and related ASP initiatives.    (d)    A member of the Board may not receive compensation as a member but is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations as provided in the State budget.    (e)    The Department of Budget and Management and University of Maryland, College Park Campus shall provide staff support to the Board.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-2204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 22 - Board of Advisors for Electronic Commerce|Section 9-2204 - "Emaryland" Asp Consortium

    (a)    There is an “eMaryland” ASP Consortium at the University of Maryland, College Park Campus.    (b)    (1)    The general purpose of the Consortium is to promote the deployment of Internet–based technologies in Maryland.        (2)    The Consortium shall develop strategic partnerships with the State, institutions of higher education, federal agencies, and world class technology companies to carry out its mission.        (3)    The Consortium shall:            (i)    develop pilot models for the deployment of Internet–based applications for government and educational institutions, such as procurement, financial, and human resource management applications;            (ii)    participate in collaborations to promote the development and testing of ASP technologies in Maryland;            (iii)    provide advice and assistance to small start–up companies wishing to utilize ASP technologies; and            (iv)    work with industry and public agencies to research and develop emerging e–commerce technologies.    (c)    (1)    There is a management committee for the Consortium.        (2)    The management committee is responsible for approving the activities of the Consortium and providing direction and oversight.        (3)    The management committee shall be composed of:            (i)    the Secretary of Information Technology;            (ii)    the Chief Information Officer at the University of Maryland, College Park Campus;            (iii)    the Director of the Supply Chain Management Center at the University of Maryland, College Park Campus;            (iv)    the Executive Director of the Maryland Technology Development Corporation; and            (v)    a member appointed by the Governor.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-2301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 23 - Chesapeake Regional Olympic Games Authority Act|Section 9-2301 - Inapplicability of Definitions; "Article", "Section", and "Subsection" Defined

    (a)    The definitions in § 1-101 of this article do not apply to the interstate compact set forth in § 9-2303 of this subtitle.    (b)    In the interstate compact set forth in § 9-2303 of this subtitle, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, “article”, “section”, and “subsection” mean an article, section, and subsection, respectively, of the interstate compact.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-2302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 23 - Chesapeake Regional Olympic Games Authority Act|Section 9-2302 - Execution of Compact

    On behalf of this State, the Governor shall execute, with the City of Baltimore, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the District of Columbia, an interstate compact substantially as it appears in § 9-2303 of this subtitle.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-2401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 24 - Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing|Section 9-2401 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Council” means the Maryland Advisory Council on Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals.    (c)    (1)    “Deaf and hard of hearing individuals” means those residents of Maryland who have a partial or complete loss of hearing.        (2)    “Deaf and hard of hearing individuals” includes individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, and late–deafened.        (3)    “Deafblind” means those residents of Maryland who have concomitant vision and hearing loss.    (d)    “Director” means the Director of the Office.    (e)    “Office” means the Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-2402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 24 - Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing|Section 9-2402 - Office Created; Director; Duties; Staffing and Funding

    (a)    In the Office of the Governor, there is an Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.    (b)    (1)    The head of the Office is the Director.        (2)    (i)    The Director is appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.            (ii)    The Director serves at the pleasure of the Governor and is responsible directly to the Governor.        (3)    The Director shall be:            (i)    a deaf or hard of hearing person; and            (ii)    knowledgeable and experienced with issues affecting deaf and hard of hearing individuals.        (4)    The Director is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.    (c)    (1)    The Office shall:            (i)    advise the Governor on all matters assigned to the Office; and            (ii)    carry out the Governor’s policies on the matters assigned to the Office.        (2)    The Director shall:            (i)    manage the operation of the Office and establish guidelines and procedures to promote the orderly and efficient operation of the Office; and            (ii)    adopt regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.        (3)    Subject to the provisions of this subtitle, the Director may establish, reorganize, or consolidate areas of responsibility in the Office as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities assigned by the Director.    (d)    The Office shall be given adequate staff and funding to carry out its duties.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-2403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 24 - Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing|Section 9-2403 - Responsibilities

    (a)    The Office shall be responsible for promoting the general welfare of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the State.    (b)    The responsibilities of the Office shall include:        (1)    providing, advocating, and coordinating the adoption of public policies, regulations, and programs that will benefit deaf and hard of hearing individuals;        (2)    improving access to communication and to existing services and programs for deaf and hard of hearing individuals;        (3)    providing direct services to deaf and hard of hearing individuals as appropriate;        (4)    increasing public awareness of the needs and issues affecting deaf and hard of hearing individuals;        (5)    working with State and local agencies to ensure access for deaf and hard of hearing individuals to safety and emergency services;        (6)    developing a referral service for deaf and hard of hearing individuals;        (7)    serving as an information clearinghouse on the needs and issues affecting deaf and hard of hearing individuals;        (8)    working to increase access for deaf and hard of hearing individuals to educational, health, and social opportunities;        (9)    working with private organizations, the federal government, and other units of State government to promote economic development for deaf and hard of hearing individuals;        (10)    working to eliminate the underemployment and unemployment of deaf and hard of hearing individuals;        (11)    providing a network through which services provided by State and federal programs serving deaf and hard of hearing individuals can be channeled; and        (12)    promoting compliance with State, local, and federal laws and policies protecting and serving deaf and hard of hearing individuals.    (c)    The Office shall hold at least two public town hall meetings each year to receive public comments on:        (1)    the quality of State services and programs affecting deaf and hard of hearing individuals;        (2)    the functions and operations of the Office; and        (3)    any other issues that affect deaf and hard of hearing individuals, including those specified in subsection (b) of this section.    (d)    The Office shall:        (1)    help facilitate the appropriate delivery of State, local, and other public services to deaf and hard of hearing individuals;        (2)    advise other units of State government and the General Assembly on the needs of deaf and hard of hearing individuals;        (3)    subject to appropriations in the State budget, provide any reasonable resources that any other unit of State government requests to serve or assist deaf and hard of hearing individuals; and        (4)    to the greatest extent possible, in order to avoid any duplication of effort, coordinate with other units of the State and the federal government the services provided to deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-2404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 24 - Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing|Section 9-2404 - Maryland Advisory Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

    (a)    There is a Maryland Advisory Council on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.    (b)    (1)    The Council consists of 18 members appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate.        (2)    Of the 18 Council members, at least five of the members shall be deaf and hard of hearing individuals.    (c)    Of the 18 Council members:        (1)    one shall be the State Superintendent or a designee from the State Department of Education;        (2)    one shall be the Secretary or a designee from the Maryland Department of Health;        (3)    one shall be the Secretary or a designee from the Department of Human Services;        (4)    one shall be the Secretary or a designee from the Department of Transportation;        (5)    one shall be from the Commission on Civil Rights;        (6)    one shall be the Secretary or a designee from the Maryland Department of Labor;        (7)    one shall be the Secretary or a designee from the Department of Housing and Community Development;        (8)    one shall be the Superintendent or a designee from the Maryland School for the Deaf;        (9)    one shall be the Secretary or a designee from the Department of Aging; and        (10)    nine shall be from the general public.    (d)    (1)    The nine members from the general public shall be chosen from different geographical areas of the State.        (2)    Of the nine members from the general public:            (i)    five shall be deaf and hard of hearing individuals;            (ii)    one shall be a private citizen with special knowledge or expertise relating to services to deaf and hard of hearing individuals;            (iii)    one shall be a parent of a deaf or hard of hearing child;            (iv)    one shall be from a private agency providing services to deaf and hard of hearing individuals; and            (v)    one shall be a person with special knowledge or expertise relating to services to individuals who are deafblind.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-2405 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 24 - Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing|Section 9-2405 - Council Tenure

    (a)    The term of a member of the Council is 3 years.    (b)    The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Council on October 1, 2001.    (c)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.    (d)    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.    (e)    A member may not serve consecutively more than two 3-year terms.    (f)    Any member who fails to attend at least 50 percent of the regularly scheduled meetings during any 12-month period shall be considered to have resigned.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-2406 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 24 - Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing|Section 9-2406 - Council Duties

    The Council shall:         (1)    advise the Office in carrying out its duties;        (2)    review statewide activities for deaf and hard of hearing individuals, including reviewing reports and publications of committees and commissions;        (3)    foster coordination of and support for programs for deaf and hard of hearing individuals;        (4)    study ways to maximize the use of the facilities and services available to deaf and hard of hearing individuals;        (5)    hold:            (i)    at least quarterly, regularly scheduled meetings; and            (ii)    open meetings to provide direct communication, between deaf and hard of hearing individuals and private and public organizations and the general public, about programs and services for and needs of deaf and hard of hearing individuals; and        (6)    assist any local governing body of a county to establish a local advisory council for deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the county for purposes of implementing the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other relevant State and federal laws.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-2407 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 24 - Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing|Section 9-2407 - Annual Report

    On or before January 1, 2002, and annually thereafter, the Director shall submit to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2-1257 of this article, to the members of the General Assembly, a report on:         (1)    the activities of the Office;        (2)    the status of programs and services facilitated by the Office;        (3)    statistics on compliance with State and federal laws related to deaf and hard of hearing individuals; and        (4)    recommendations for improved delivery of services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-2601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 26 - Maryland African American Museum Corporation|Section 9-2601 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Maryland African American Museum Corporation.    (c)    “Corporation” means the Maryland African American Museum Corporation.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-2602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 26 - Maryland African American Museum Corporation|Section 9-2602 - Established; Purpose; Public Nature

    (a)    There is a Maryland African American Museum Corporation.    (b)    (1)    The purpose of the Corporation is to plan, develop, and manage a Maryland museum of African American history and culture in Baltimore City, in cooperation with and with the active support of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, affected State units, and other public and private institutions.        (2)    The Corporation may carry out its corporate purposes without the consent of any unit of State government.    (c)    (1)    The Corporation is:            (i)    a body politic and corporate;            (ii)    a public instrumentality of the State; and            (iii)    an independent unit in the Executive Branch of State government.        (2)    The exercise by the Corporation of the powers conferred by this subtitle is an essential public function.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-2604 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 26 - Maryland African American Museum Corporation|Section 9-2604 - Officers; Personnel

    (a)    (1)    The Board shall appoint an Executive Director who serves at the pleasure of the Board.        (2)    The Board shall determine the salary of the Executive Director.    (b)    (1)    The Executive Director is the chief administrative officer of the Corporation.        (2)    The Executive Director shall direct and supervise the administrative affairs and technical activities of the Corporation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Board.        (3)    The Executive Director or the Executive Director’s designee shall:            (i)    attend each meeting of the Board, act as secretary to the Board, and keep minutes of Board proceedings;            (ii)    approve each salary, per diem payment, or other expense of the Corporation, its employees, and consultants; and            (iii)    perform other duties as directed by the Board in carrying out the purposes of this subtitle.    (c)    (1)    (i)    In addition to the Executive Director, the Board shall employ professional and clerical staff necessary to carry out the purposes of this subtitle.            (ii)    The Board shall establish compensation, holidays, and leave for the staff.        (2)    The officers and employees of the Corporation are not subject to the provisions of Division I of the State Personnel and Pensions Article that govern the State Personnel Management System.    (d)    The Attorney General shall provide legal counsel to the Corporation and legal services to the museum.    (e)    The Board may contract with any agent or consultant it considers necessary to carry out the purposes of this subtitle.