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MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-415 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 4 - County Provisions|Section 16-415 - Lease of Property to Private Persons in Prince George's County

    (a)    Except for rentals of property under impartial policies that establish fees for various classes of renters, the Board of Trustees of Prince George’s Community College may not lease any property to any private person unless it complies with this section.    (b)    The Board of Trustees shall advertise at least 2 weeks before the bids are due in one or more newspapers published in Prince George’s County.    (c)    The lease shall be awarded to the highest responsible bidder and conform to any qualifications set by the Board of Trustees.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-416 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 4 - County Provisions|Section 16-416 - Scholarships in Prince George's County

    (a)    There is a program of county scholarships for not more than 200 students at Prince George’s Community College.    (b)    The county scholarships shall be awarded by the Community College on the basis of:        (1)    Academic merit; and        (2)    Financial need.    (c)    Each scholarship shall pay for tuition for 1 year.    (d)    Each year, the Prince George’s County Executive shall include money for the county scholarships in the county budget.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-417 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 4 - County Provisions|Section 16-417 - Affirmative Action Program in Prince George's County

    (a)    The Board of Trustees of Prince George’s Community College shall establish an affirmative action program to facilitate the employment of minority employees, including faculty and administrative and clerical staff.    (b)    The Board of Trustees shall submit a report on the implementation of the affirmative action program established under subsection (a) of this section to the Chairmen of the Prince George’s County House of Delegates and Senate delegations by January 1 of each year.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-418 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 4 - County Provisions|Section 16-418 - Assent to Capital Budget of Wor-Wic Community College

    Notwithstanding the provisions of § 16-301(f) of this title, before any capital budget request made by Wor-Wic Community College is effective all of the counties that support that College shall give their written assent to the capital budget.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-419 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 4 - County Provisions|Section 16-419 - Washington County Board of Trustees

    (a)    The Board of Community College Trustees for Washington County consists of seven members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.    (b)    Each of the members:        (1)    Shall be residents of Washington County at the time of appointment; and        (2)    Shall maintain residency in Washington County throughout the term of appointment.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 5 - Baltimore City Community College|Section 16-501 - Basis for Establishment; Findings and Policies; Purpose

    (a)    The establishment of Baltimore City Community College is based on the findings and policies set forth in this section.    (b)    (1)    Public higher education should be accessible to all those who seek and qualify for admission.        (2)    There is a need for an effective comprehensive urban community college in Baltimore City offering educational programs that will stimulate the participation of individuals, be responsive to the needs of the community, and afford open access to individuals with a variety of educational backgrounds.        (3)    Businesses in the Baltimore metropolitan area are undergoing an economic transition and need and must be ready to make extensive use of and provide financial support for an effective, well-managed urban institution to train and educate their employees and prospective employees in skills and fields of study of importance to the region’s business community.        (4)    A partnership between the State and business community is essential to attain the requisite level of financial support to create and sustain a quality institution that is responsive to the technological and continuing education needs of businesses.    (c)    The purpose of the College is to provide quality, accessible, and affordable education to the citizens of Baltimore in the areas of basic skills, technical and career education, continuing education, and the arts and sciences.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 5 - Baltimore City Community College|Section 16-502 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Board of Trustees” means the Board of Trustees of Baltimore City Community College.    (c)    “College” means Baltimore City Community College, formerly known as the New Community College of Baltimore.    (d)    “Commission” means the Maryland Higher Education Commission.    (e)    “Full–time equivalent student” means the quotient of the number of student credit hours, including those earned by a P–TECH student as provided under § 7–1804(c) of this article, produced in the fiscal year 2 years prior to the fiscal year for which the State appropriation is calculated divided by 30, as certified by the Maryland Higher Education Commission.    (f)    “Officer” means the president and the vice presidents of the College and other officers as shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees.    (g)    “Secretary” means the Secretary of Higher Education.    (h)    “State appropriation” means the amount of money for Baltimore City Community College operating funds to be provided each fiscal year to the Board of Trustees by the State.    (i)    “Student credit hours” means student credit hours or contact hours which are eligible, under the regulations issued by the Maryland Higher Education Commission, for inclusion in State funding calculations.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 5 - Baltimore City Community College|Section 16-503 - Establishment and Function

    (a)    There is a Baltimore City Community College, formerly known as the New Community College of Baltimore located in Baltimore City, Maryland, which shall, with other educational institutions, provide the services and programs described in § 10-210 of this article.    (b)    The College is an institution of higher education of the State of Maryland.    (c)    Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, the College shall be classified as a “local educational agency (LEA)”, as defined in federal law, for purposes of federal subsidies, grants, contracts, and other programs of support for which a community college is eligible.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 5 - Baltimore City Community College|Section 16-504 - Board of Trustees

    (a)    The government of the College is vested in the Board of Trustees of the College.    (b)    (1)    The Board of Trustees consists of nine voting members:            (i)    Six members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, including the student member;            (ii)    One member jointly appointed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Delegates, who shall serve as chair of the Board;            (iii)    The Chief Executive Officer of the Baltimore City Public Schools, or the Chief Executive Officer’s designee, who shall serve as an ex officio member; and            (iv)    The Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development, who shall serve as an ex officio member.        (2)    Of the members:            (i)    Each shall be a resident of the State;            (ii)    A majority shall be residents of Baltimore City; and            (iii)    One shall be a regularly enrolled student in good standing at the College.        (3)    The members of the Board shall, to the extent practicable, consist of at least:            (i)    One individual with a background in higher education;            (ii)    One individual with a background in procurement and finance;            (iii)    One individual with a background in workforce development; and            (iv)    One high level executive from a large employer located in Baltimore City.    (c)    (1)    The student member shall have a term of 1 year beginning July 1 and ending on June 30.        (2)    Except for the student member, the term is 6 years from July 1 of the year of appointment and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (3)    The terms of the members are staggered, as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2017.        (4)    A member appointed to fill a vacancy in an unexpired term serves only for the remainder of that term or until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (5)    A member may be reappointed but may not serve more than 2 consecutive full terms.    (d)    Each member of the Board of Trustees:        (1)    Serves without compensation; and        (2)    Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses in accordance with the Standard State Travel Regulations.    (e)    Except as provided in subsection (b)(1)(ii) of this section, the Board of Trustees may elect any other officers it requires.    (f)    (1)    The Board of Trustees shall meet regularly at such times and places as it determines.        (2)    The Board of Trustees may adopt rules for the conduct of its meetings and the transaction of business.    (g)    A majority of the voting members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-505.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 5 - Baltimore City Community College|Section 16-505.1 - President -- Requirements

    At a minimum, the President of the College shall meet the following criteria:        (1)    A commitment to lifelong learning and achievement;        (2)    Academic leadership skills to determine future priorities, strategic initiatives, new programs or methods of program delivery, and evaluation of accountability for current programs;        (3)    The vision and skills to develop and implement a focus, vision, and strategies for the College that address the critical academic, career, and continuing education roles of the College;        (4)    The ability to articulate effectively the College’s focus, vision, and strategies for the future to a wide range of stakeholders and the public;        (5)    The ability to develop new and improved partnerships between the College and Baltimore City, the Baltimore City Public School System, institutions of higher education located in Baltimore City, business and workforce sectors, religious, civic, and professional communities, and the State;        (6)    The ability to enhance the College’s role in the continuing economic and workforce development of the region, including upgrading the skills of young people and adults to obtain employment that supports families and attracts new employers to the region; and        (7)    A dedication to serving all of the stakeholders of the College in Baltimore City and the State.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-505.2 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 5 - Baltimore City Community College|Section 16-505.2 - Reports

    On or before December 1 each year, the Board shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee and the House Appropriations Committee of the General Assembly regarding its progress in implementing the duties and responsibilities listed under § 16–505(c) of this subtitle.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-506 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 5 - Baltimore City Community College|Section 16-506 - President

    (a)    The President of the College shall:        (1)    Report directly to the Board of Trustees and be the sole liaison between the Board of Trustees and the College’s faculty, administrators, and staff;        (2)    Be responsible and accountable to the Board of Trustees for the discipline and successful conduct of the College and supervision of each of its departments;        (3)    Take every initiative in:            (i)    Implementing the policies of the Board of Trustees and the College; and            (ii)    Promoting the development and efficiency of the College;        (4)    Hire and discharge faculty and employees as authorized by the Board of Trustees;        (5)    Attend all meetings of the Board of Trustees, except that the President may be excused by the Board of Trustees from discussions concerning the President or the position of President; and        (6)    Carry out other duties as authorized by the Board of Trustees.    (b)    The President may delegate any portion of the President’s authority to other officers of the College, subject to the right of the President or the Board of Trustees to rescind or modify the delegation in whole or in part at any time.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-507 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 5 - Baltimore City Community College|Section 16-507 - Budgets

    (a)    For each fiscal year, the President shall prepare and the Board of Trustees shall review, modify, as necessary, and approve an operating budget and a capital budget for the College.    (b)    The operating budget shall indicate:        (1)    All revenues estimated for the next fiscal year classified by funds and sources of income; and        (2)    All expenditures requested, including specification of expenditures for each major function established by the Commission under § 16-304 of this title.    (c)    The President and Board of Trustees shall submit the operating and capital budgets to the Commission in accordance with the provisions of § 11-105(i) of this article.    (d)    (1)    All income of the College shall be deposited:            (i)    In the State Treasury; or            (ii)    As the State Treasurer directs.        (2)    By an approved budget amendment, the College may spend or encumber within the fiscal year in which they are received, revenues received in excess of those estimated for any fiscal year.        (3)    The unexpended or unencumbered balances of the College’s revenues:            (i)    Shall be reported to the Comptroller and to the Secretary at the end of the fiscal year for which the appropriation was made;            (ii)    Do not revert to the State Treasury at the end of each fiscal year; and            (iii)    Shall be available for expenditure through an appropriation contained in the budget bill or through an approved budget amendment.        (4)    The interest or other income from the investment of any funds of the College shall be credited to the College, provided that any interest estimated to be earned on the State appropriation must be offset by an equivalent reduction in State General Fund support, and that amount will be reported annually to the General Assembly.    (e)    The Legislative Auditor shall audit all expenditures and accounts of the College in accordance with §§ 2-1220 through 2-1227 of the State Government Article.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-508 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 5 - Baltimore City Community College|Section 16-508 - English for Speakers of Other Languages Program

    (a)    (1)    Beginning with fiscal year 1996, the Governor shall include in the annual budget submission a General Fund appropriation for Baltimore City Community College in the amount provided in subsection (b) of this section to provide instruction and services to students enrolled in an English for Speakers of Other Languages (“ESOL”) program.        (2)    To qualify for a grant under this section, each participant in the program shall be a student:            (i)    Born outside of the United States or whose native language is not English;            (ii)    Who comes from an environment where a language other than English is dominant; or            (iii)    Who is an American Indian or Alaskan native and comes from an environment where a language other than English has had a significant impact on the student’s level of English language proficiency.    (b)    (1)    Subject to the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection, the amount of the grant shall be $800 times the number of qualified full–time equivalent students who are enrolled in a Baltimore City Community College ESOL program, as certified by the Maryland Higher Education Commission.        (2)    The total amount of the grant under this subsection may not exceed $1,333,000 for any fiscal year.    (c)    Baltimore City Community College may not transfer State funds received under this subsection to any other program or category.    (d)    Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, for any fiscal year in which the State appropriation is insufficient to fully fund all grants eligible under this section, the Governor shall include in the budget bill for the following fiscal year a deficiency appropriation to fund all unfunded grants.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-509 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 5 - Baltimore City Community College|Section 16-509 - Exemption From Certain Statutes

    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the provisions of Subtitle 3 and §§ 16-101, 16-102, 16-103, 16-104, and 16-107 of this title do not apply to the College.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-510 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 5 - Baltimore City Community College|Section 16-510 - Staff

    (a)    (1)    All employees of the College are in an independent personnel system.        (2)    The personnel system established under this subsection shall include provisions for consideration of hiring a contractual employee to fill a vacant position in the same or similar classification in which the contractual employee is employed.    (b)    If an employee was employed by the State in the skilled service of the State Personnel Management System, beginning January 1, 1996, the employee’s years of service as an employee of Baltimore City shall be added to the employee’s years of service with the State for the purpose of determining:        (1)    The annual leave accrual rate provided in § 9-302 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article;        (2)    Seniority under Title 11, Subtitle 2 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article, relating to layoffs; and        (3)    Seniority under § 7-207(b) of the State Personnel and Pensions Article, relating to promotions.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-511 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 5 - Baltimore City Community College|Section 16-511 - Transfer of Property and Rights; Assumption of Obligations

    (a)    The College possesses all of the property, assets, immunities, defenses, licenses, credits, and rights of the New Community College of Baltimore, including those transferred to the Board of Trustees of the New Community College of Baltimore by the City of Baltimore and the Board of Trustees of the Community College of Baltimore under Chapter 220 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 1990.    (b)    (1)    (i)    The Board of Trustees of the College may, in its discretion, assume such liabilities and obligations of the Community College of Baltimore as the Board considers necessary or useful.            (ii)    Except as otherwise provided in subsection (d) of this section, the Board of Trustees may assume such liabilities or obligations only if the nature and terms of the obligations or liabilities to be assumed are consistent with the laws and regulations of the State.        (2)    No liability, contract, or obligation of the Community College of Baltimore shall be a liability, contract, or obligation of the College unless such liability, contract, or obligation is expressly assumed by action of the Board of Trustees of the College.    (c)    Baltimore City shall indemnify and hold harmless the State, the Board of Trustees of the New Community College of Baltimore, the New Community College of Baltimore, the Board of Trustees of Baltimore City Community College, and Baltimore City Community College for any judgments, damages, liens, settlements, and other costs, including attorney’s fees, arising from the operations of the Community College of Baltimore, or the actions of the Board of Trustees of the Community College of Baltimore, or their employees, officers, or agents.    (d)    (1)    In this subsection, “procurement” and “procurement contract” have the meanings stated in § 11-101 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.        (2)    Before July 1, 1991, the Board of Trustees may, in its discretion, assume as assignee any procurement contract entered into by or on behalf of the Community College of Baltimore prior to July 1, 1990. The Board of Trustees may assume such procurement contracts without regard to whether the contracts conform to the requirements of Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article (The “General Procurement Law”) and the regulations adopted under that law.        (3)    Except for contracts assumed under paragraph (2) of this subsection, procurement by the College shall be in accordance with Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article and the regulations issued pursuant to that article.
MD. Education Code Ann. §  16-513 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Education|Division III - Higher Education|Title 16 - Community Colleges|Subtitle 5 - Baltimore City Community College|Section 16-513 - Police Force

    (a)    There is a Baltimore City Community College police force.    (b)    (1)    A Baltimore City Community College police officer has the powers granted to a peace and police officer.        (2)    (i)    A Baltimore City Community College police officer may exercise these powers only on property that is owned, leased, operated by, or under the control of Baltimore City Community College.            (ii)    The police officer may not exercise these powers on any other property unless:                1.    Engaged in fresh pursuit of a suspected offender;                2.    Necessary to facilitate the orderly flow of traffic to and from property owned, leased, operated by, or under the control of Baltimore City Community College; or                3.    Ordered to do so by the Governor.    (c)    (1)    In consultation with the Secretary of State Police and the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission, the Board of Trustees shall adopt standards, qualifications, and prerequisites of character, training, education, human and public relations, and experience for Baltimore City Community College police officers, including standards for the performance of their duties.        (2)    To the extent practicable, the Board shall adopt standards that are similar to the standards adopted for the Department of State Police.    (d)    The Board of Trustees shall adopt regulations governing the operation and conduct of the Baltimore City Community College police force and of Baltimore City Community College police officers.