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2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 4 - County Provisions › Section 16-413 - Site Selection in Montgomery County

(a)    (1)    Before it acquires any real property for a community college, the Board of Community College Trustees for Montgomery County shall make a written request to the commission or agency responsible for county land use planning for that commission’s confidential recommendations of appropriate sites.
(2)    In its request, the Board of Trustees may request the commission to consider any sites the Board designates.
(3)    The commission shall recommend sites that:
(i)    Meet the college’s needs;
(ii)    Comply with State regulations; and
(iii)    Conform as far as practical with the land use plans of the county.
(b)    (1)    Within 45 days after it receives a request from the Board of Trustees, the commission shall send its written recommendations for sites to the Board of Trustees.
(2)    If the Board is unable to agree on a site from among the commission’s recommendations, the Board shall advise the County Council in writing of this fact and the Council may request that the commission reconsider the matter and resubmit recommendations for action by the Board.
(c)    (1)    The Board of Trustees shall select a preferred site and rank the other sites recommended by the commission in the order of their suitability and submit its ranking to the County Council. The Board may specify certain sites as unsuitable.
(2)    The County Council shall approve or disapprove the Board’s selection within 45 days. If the County Council disapproves the preferred site:
(i)    The County Council shall indicate in writing its reasons; and
(ii)    The Board shall select a different site from the ranking and resubmit it to the County Council.
(d)    If the County Council approves a site, the Board may proceed with acquisition as provided by law.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 4 - County Provisions › Section 16-414 - Prince George's County Board of Trustees

(a)    (1)    The Board of Community College Trustees for Prince George’s County consists of nine members.
(2)    Each member shall be a resident of Prince George’s County.
(3)    Except as provided in subsection (b)(2) of this section:
(i)    The term of a member is 5 years; and
(ii)    A member may not serve for more than 2 consecutive terms.
(b)    (1)    Eight of the members shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, one from each legislative district in Prince George’s County.
(2)    One of the members shall be a regularly enrolled student in good standing at Prince George’s Community College. The student member shall:
(i)    Be elected by the student body of the Community College in the same manner as other student government officers are elected;
(ii)    Have the qualifications required to be student body president of Prince George’s Community College; and
(iii)    Serve for a term of 1 year beginning July 1 and ending June 30 and if a vacancy occurs during this period, a special election shall be held to elect a successor for the remainder of that term.
(c)    The cost of any election shall be paid by the student government.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 5 - Baltimore City Community College › Section 16-505.3 - Exemption From Certain Provisions of State Procurement -- Information Technology Plan

(a)    (1)    Except as provided in § 11–203(e) of the State Finance and Procurement Article, the College is exempt from Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
(2)    (i)    Subject to review and approval by the Board of Public Works and the Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review of the General Assembly, the Board of Trustees shall develop policies and procedures governing procurements by the College, including policies and procedures governing conflict of interest issues.
(ii)    The policies and procedures developed under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall promote the purposes of State procurement law as set forth in § 11–201 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
(b)    (1)    The Board of Trustees shall develop an information technology plan for the College that includes information technology policies and standards, including policies and standards for information management and telecommunication systems.
(2)    The information technology plan developed under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be functionally compatible with the statewide information technology master plan established under Title 3A, Subtitle 3 of the State Finance and Procurement Article and meet the requirements of § 16–505(c)(1)(x) of this subtitle.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 6 - College of Southern Maryland › Section 16-601 - Policies; Partnership

(a)    The establishment of the College of Southern Maryland as a regional college is based on the findings and policies set forth in this section.
(b)    (1)    Charles County Community College has provided higher education opportunities in Calvert County for more than 15 years and in St. Mary’s County for more than 20 years through a contractual arrangement with the county.
(2)    The continuing growth of Charles County Community College as a quality institution requires that a partnership be established to provide a new college identity reflective of the three southern Maryland counties, a governance structure of shared ownership, and the equitable distribution of fiscal support.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 6 - College of Southern Maryland › Section 16-602 - Definitions

(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    “Board of Trustees” means the Board of Trustees of the College of Southern Maryland.
(c)    “College” means the College of Southern Maryland, formerly known as the Charles County Community College.
(d)    “Commission” means the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
(e)    “County commissioners” means the elected county commissioners from Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties.
(f)    “Officer” means the president, vice presidents, deans, or other officers of the College as shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees.
(g)    “Resident campus” means a primary campus located in Calvert County, Charles County, or St. Mary’s County.
(h)    “Southern Maryland” means the area that includes all of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 6 - College of Southern Maryland › Section 16-603 - Established; Local Educational Agency; Costs; Capital Improvements and Expenditures

(a)    (1)    There is a College of Southern Maryland, formerly known as the Charles County Community College, located in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties, Maryland.
(2)    With other educational institutions, the College shall 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.
(d)    Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties may appropriate money to pay the cost of operating the College according to the provisions of this article.
(e)    (1)    Each southern Maryland county may borrow money to purchase land and construct capital improvements for the College.
(2)    Money may be borrowed on terms and conditions the county commissioners consider proper, subject to any requirements of local law applicable to the creation of public debt.
(f)    (1)    Unless otherwise agreed to by the county commissioners, the capital expenditures for each campus are the responsibility of the county in which the campus is located.
(2)    The distribution of shared costs will be that of a regional community college as designated in § 11-105(j)(6)(i) of this article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 6 - College of Southern Maryland › Section 16-604 - Board of Trustees -- Established; Composition; Term; Expenses

(a)    The government of the College is vested in the Board of Trustees.
(b)    (1)    The Board of Trustees consists of nine members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(2)    Of the members:
(i)    Each shall be a resident of the State;
(ii)    Each shall have completed at least 60 hours of accredited college work; and
(iii)    None may be an elected official of the State, a county, a municipal corporation, or a county board.
(3)    Each of the southern Maryland counties shall be represented by at least one member who is a resident of that county.
(4)    By July 1, 2010, each of the southern Maryland counties shall be represented by at least three members who are residents of that county.
(c)    (1)    The term of a member is 5 years.
(2)    A member appointed to fill a vacancy in an unexpired term serves for the remainder of that term.
(3)    A member may not serve more than two consecutive full terms.
(d)    Each member of the Board of Trustees is entitled to receive up to $600 a year for expenses.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 6 - College of Southern Maryland › Section 16-605 - Board of Trustees -- Chairman; Vice Chairman; Meetings; Quorum

(a)    Each year prior to June 30 the Board of Trustees:
(1)    Shall elect a chair and vice chair from among its members; and
(2)    May elect any other officers it requires.
(b)    (1)    The Board of Trustees shall determine the time and place of its meetings.
(2)    The Board of Trustees may adopt rules for the conduct of its meetings and the transaction of business.
(c)    A majority of the members then serving on the Board of Trustees is a quorum for the transaction of business.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 6 - College of Southern Maryland › Section 16-606 - Board of Trustees -- Powers

(a)    In addition to the other powers granted and duties imposed by this title, and subject to the authority of the Commission, the Board of Trustees has the powers and duties set forth in this section.
(b)    The Board of Trustees shall exercise general control over the College, keep separate records and minutes, and adopt reasonable rules, regulations, and bylaws to carry out the provisions of this title.
(c)    The Board of Trustees may fix the salaries and tenure of the president, faculty, and other employees of the College.
(d)    The Board of Trustees may purchase, lease, condemn, or otherwise acquire any property it considers necessary for the operation of the College.
(e)    (1)    The Board of Trustees may sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of assets or property of the College.
(2)    The president of the College and the chair of the Board of Trustees may execute a conveyance or other legal document under an appropriate resolution of the Board of Trustees.
(f)    The Board of Trustees may apply for and accept any gift or grant from the federal government or any other person.
(g)    Subject to the minimum standards of the Commission, the Board of Trustees may determine entrance requirements and approve offerings that consist of:
(1)    Transfer programs offering the equivalent of the first 2 years of a bachelor’s degree program;
(2)    Career programs offering technical, vocational, and semiprofessional education; and
(3)    Continuing education and contract-training programs.
(h)    Except as provided in § 16-310 of this title, the Board of Trustees may charge students reasonable tuition and fees set by it with a view to making college education available to all qualified students at low cost.
(i)    The Board of Trustees may sue and be sued.
(j)    The Board of Trustees may make agreements with the federal government or any other person, including agreements between counties, if the Board of Trustees considers the agreement advisable for the establishment or operation of the College.
(k)    The Board of Trustees may adopt a corporate seal.
(l)    The Board of Trustees shall appoint a president of the College who shall be the chief executive officer of the College and the secretary/treasurer of the Board of Trustees.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 6 - College of Southern Maryland › Section 16-607 - Board of Trustees -- Appointment of Hearing Examiner

(a)    The Board of Trustees may:
(1)    Appoint an individual, other than the attorney to the Board of Trustees, as hearing examiner; and
(2)    Adopt rules governing proceedings before the hearing examiner.
(b)    The hearing examiner:
(1)    May hold an initial hearing on any matter brought before the Board of Trustees; and
(2)    Shall submit to the Board of Trustees and to the parties findings of fact and conclusions of law, a transcript of the proceedings, and exhibits.
(c)    The Board of Trustees shall:
(1)    Hear arguments, if requested by a party; and
(2)    After considering the arguments and the record, decide the matter.
(d)    The decision of the Board of Trustees may not be appealed.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 6 - College of Southern Maryland › Section 16-608 - Responsibilities of the President

The president of the College shall:
(1)    Report directly to the Board of Trustees;
(2)    Recommend the appointment by the Board of Trustees of qualified faculty members and other employees necessary for the efficient administration of the College;
(3)    Recommend the discharge of employees for good cause, provided that any employee with tenure shall be given reasonable notice of the grounds for dismissal and an opportunity to be heard;
(4)    Be responsible for the conduct of the College and for the administration and supervision of its departments; and
(5)    Attend all meetings of the Board of Trustees, except those involving the position of president.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 6 - College of Southern Maryland › Section 16-610 - Reporting Requirements

(a)    Each year the Board of Trustees and the president of the College shall prepare and submit to the county commissioners:
(1)    An annual report;
(2)    An operating budget;
(3)    A capital budget; and
(4)    If required, a long–term capital improvement program.
(b)    The operating budget shall show:
(1)    All revenues estimated for the next fiscal year classified by funds and sources of income;
(2)    All expenditures requested, including the major functions listed under § 16–304(b) of this title; and
(3)    Any other information or supporting data required by the county commissioners.
(c)    The county commissioners in each county shall review and approve the budget request made to that county and may reduce it.
(d)    The operating budget of the College as outlined in this section shall be submitted to the Commission for informational purposes.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 7 - Collective Bargaining › Section 16-702 - Legislative Intent

** TAKES EFFECT SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 PER CHAPTERS 16 AND 27 OF THE 2021 SPECIAL SESSION **
(a)    It is the intent of the General Assembly that:
(1)    The State promote harmonious and cooperative relationships with the public employees of the community college system by encouraging collective bargaining practices, protecting the rights of public employees to associate, organize, and vote for their own exclusive representatives, and recognizing the dignity of labor for all employees of the community college system; and
(2)    A delay in implementation of this subtitle shall be to ensure that community colleges are granted sufficient time to plan for potential negotiations and may not be used to plan for, or engage in, activities that would discourage or otherwise coerce employees seeking to hold an election.
(b)    This subtitle shall apply:
(1)    Beginning on September 1, 2022, to:
(i)    Anne Arundel Community College;
(ii)    Community College of Baltimore County;
(iii)    Frederick Community College;
(iv)    Harford Community College;
(v)    Howard Community College;
(vi)    Montgomery College;
(vii)    Prince George’s Community College; and
(viii)    College of Southern Maryland;
(2)    Beginning on September 1, 2023, to:
(i)    Allegany College of Maryland;
(ii)    Carroll Community College;
(iii)    Cecil College;
(iv)    Chesapeake College;
(v)    Garrett College;
(vi)    Hagerstown Community College; and
(vii)    Wor–Wic Community College; and
(3)    Beginning October 1, 2024, Baltimore City Community College.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 7 - Collective Bargaining › Section 16-703 - Election for Exclusive Representative of a Bargaining Unit Â Appropriateness of Bargaining Unit Â Bargaining Units at Community College

** TAKES EFFECT SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 PER CHAPTERS 16 AND 27 OF THE 2021 SPECIAL SESSION **
(a)    The Board shall conduct an election for an exclusive representative of a bargaining unit if:
(1)    A valid petition is submitted in accordance with § 16–704 of this subtitle; and
(2)    The bargaining unit involved in the petition is determined to be an appropriate bargaining unit under subsections (b) and (c) of this section.
(b)    (1)    Except as provided in this subtitle, the Board shall determine the appropriateness of each bargaining unit.
(2)    If there is not a dispute about the appropriateness of the bargaining unit, the Board shall issue an order defining an appropriate bargaining unit.
(3)    If there is a dispute about the appropriateness of the bargaining unit, the Board shall:
(i)    Conduct a public hearing, receiving written and oral testimony; and
(ii)    Issue an order defining the appropriate bargaining unit.
(c)    There may be no more than four bargaining units at each community college including:
(1)    One unit reserved for full–time faculty;
(2)    One unit reserved for part–time faculty; and
(3)    Two units reserved for eligible nonexempt employees, as defined in the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.
(d)    The Board may not require the bargaining units at a community college to conform to the requirements of this section if the bargaining units were in existence before September 1, 2022.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 7 - Collective Bargaining › Section 16-706 - Matters Covered by Collective Bargaining Â Meetings and Negotiations Â Funding Â Retirement or Pensions Not Included

** TAKES EFFECT SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 PER CHAPTERS 16 AND 27 OF THE 2021 SPECIAL SESSION **
(a)    A public employer shall extend to an employee organization certified as the exclusive representative the right to represent the public employees of the bargaining unit involved in collective bargaining and in the settlement of grievances.
(b)    An employee organization certified as the exclusive representative for a bargaining unit shall:
(1)    Serve as the bargaining agent for all public employees in a bargaining unit; and
(2)    Represent fairly and without discrimination each public employee in the bargaining unit without regard to whether the employee is a member of the employee organization.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 7 - Collective Bargaining › Section 16-707 - Request for Mediation by Board or Mediator Â Mediation by Mutual Agreement Â Cost Sharing Â Board Decision Final

** TAKES EFFECT SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 PER CHAPTERS 16 AND 27 OF THE 2021 SPECIAL SESSION **
(a)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, within 10 days after a new employee’s date of hire, for each new public employee in the bargaining unit represented by the exclusive representative, the public employer shall provide the exclusive representative with the information required under § 16–704 of this subtitle.
(2)    A public employer shall provide the exclusive representative with the information required under paragraph (1) of this subsection in a searchable and analyzable electronic format.
(b)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, an exclusive representative shall consider the information that it receives under this section as confidential and may not disclose the information to any person.
(2)    An exclusive representative may authorize third–party contractors to use the information that it receives under this section, as directed by the exclusive representative, to carry out the exclusive representative’s statutory duties under this title.
(3)    An exclusive representative or an authorized third–party contractor may use the information that it receives under this section for the purpose of maintaining or increasing employee membership in an employee organization.
(4)    On written request of a public employee, an exclusive representative shall withhold further communication with a public employee unless otherwise required by law or the written request is revoked by the public employee.
(c)    (1)    (i)    A public employer shall provide the exclusive representative with the information described in subsection (a) of this section for each public employee in the bargaining unit represented by the exclusive representative once every 90 days.
(ii)    Subject to § 16–709 of this subtitle, a public employer may negotiate with the exclusive representative to provide the information required under this paragraph more frequently than once every 90 days.
(2)    A public employer shall provide the exclusive representative with the information described in subsection (a) of this section regardless of whether the newly hired public employee was previously employed by the public employer.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 7 - Collective Bargaining › Section 16-709 - Matters Covered by Collective Bargaining Â Meetings and Negotiations Â Funding Â Retirement or Pensions Not Included. [Renumbered]

** TAKES EFFECT SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 PER CHAPTERS 16 AND 27 OF THE 2021 SPECIAL SESSION **
(a)    Collective bargaining shall include all matters relating to:
(1)    Wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment; and
(2)    The procedures for the employee organization to receive membership dues through payroll deduction.
(b)    In the course of collective bargaining, the public employer and the exclusive representative shall:
(1)    Meet at reasonable times; and
(2)    Make every reasonable effort to conclude negotiations with a final written agreement in a timely manner before the budget submission date of the public employer.
(c)    An agreement may include a provision for the arbitration of grievances arising under the agreement.
(d)    (1)    An agreement may not include matters relating to the employees’ or teachers’ retirement or pension systems otherwise covered by the Annotated Code of Maryland.
(2)    Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not prohibit a discussion of the terms of the retirement or pension systems in the course of collective bargaining.
(e)    The terms of an agreement shall supersede any conflicting regulations or administrative policies of the public employer.
(f)    (1)    (i)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a request for funds necessary to implement an agreement shall be submitted by the public employer in a timely fashion for consideration in the budget process of the county.
(ii)    Not later than 20 days after final budget action by the governing body of a county, if a request for funds necessary to implement an agreement is reduced, modified, or rejected by the governing body, either party to the agreement may reopen the agreement.
(2)    For Baltimore City Community College, in the annual budget bill submitted to the General Assembly, the Governor shall include any amounts in the budget of Baltimore City Community College required to accommodate any additional cost resulting from the negotiations, including the actuarial impact of any legislative changes to any of the State pension or retirement systems that are required, as a result of the negotiations, for the fiscal year beginning the immediately following July 1 if the legislative changes have been negotiated to become effective in that fiscal year.