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2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 20C - Maryland Offshore Wind Business Development Fund › Section 9-20C-04 - Duties of Advisory Committee

(a)    When determining how most effectively to use the money in the Fund, the Administration shall consider the recommendations of the Advisory Committee.
(b)    In carrying out this subtitle, and consistent with the purposes of the Fund, the Administration may contract with:
(1)    experts in the area of offshore wind energy;
(2)    the Small Business Development Center Network in the University of Maryland; and
(3)    entities experienced in assisting emerging businesses, including minority–owned emerging businesses, in accessing market opportunities.
(c)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article does not apply to a service that the Administration obtains under this section.
(2)    The Administration is subject to Title 12, Subtitle 4 of the State Finance and Procurement Article for services under this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 20D - Regulated Sustainable Energy Contracts › Section 9-20D-01 - Definitions

(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    “Administration” means the Maryland Energy Administration.
(c)    “Program” means the Regulated Sustainable Energy Contract Program.
(d)    “Qualified contractor” means a person authorized by the Administration under this subtitle to provide sustainable energy products to residential property owners under a regulated sustainable energy contract.
(e)    “Regulated sustainable energy contract” means a contract between a residential property owner and a qualified contractor that:
(1)    meets the requirements of § 9–20D–04 of this subtitle; and
(2)    does not exceed $30,000.
(f)    “Residential energy efficiency measure” means a product or an improvement to a structure that, when installed, results in a reduction of energy usage in that structure.
(g)    “Residential renewable energy installation” means a product that, when installed on residential property, provides energy savings or generates energy from a renewable source.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 20D - Regulated Sustainable Energy Contracts › Section 9-20D-04 - Requirements for Regulated Sustainable Energy Contracts

(a)    Under a Program created in accordance with § 9–20D–03(a) of this subtitle, a regulated sustainable energy contract shall:
(1)    meet the requirements established by the Administration under subsection  (d) of this section; and
(2)    require, for each property expected to be subject to the regulated sustainable energy contract, the qualified contractor to notify, by first–class certified mail, any party that holds a recorded mortgage or deed of trust on property  of:
(i)    the expected existence and terms of the regulated sustainable energy contract; and
(ii)    the right of the party that holds a recorded mortgage or deed of trust to object to the contract as provided in subsection (b) of this section.
(b)    (1)    A party that holds a recorded mortgage or deed of trust on property that would be subject to a regulated sustainable energy contract has 30 days from receipt of the notice required under subsection (a)(2) of this section to object to the contract.
(2)    Any objection to the contract on the part of a party that holds a recorded mortgage or deed of trust on the property must be in writing and addressed to the owner of the property and the qualified contractor.
(c)    If an objection is made under subsection (b) of this section by a party that holds a recorded mortgage or deed of trust on the property, the regulated sustainable energy contract may not become effective and if executed shall be void.
(d)    When creating a Program under this subtitle, the Administration shall, by order or regulation, establish specific requirements for a regulated sustainable energy contract under this subtitle, including:
(1)    terms and conditions, including:
(i)    interest rates, schedules, and rates for repayment;
(ii)    a requirement that, if there is no objection by a party that holds a recorded mortgage or deed of trust, the regulated sustainable energy contract be recorded in the land records of the county in which the property is located;
(iii)    time frames for the recordation; and
(iv)    any terms and conditions required to create and enforce a lien under the Maryland Contract Lien Act, Title 14, Subtitle 2 of the Real Property Article;
(2)    eligibility requirements for property owners that give due regard to the owner’s ability to pay in a manner substantially similar to the requirements for a mortgage loan under §§ 12–127, 12–311, 12–409.1, 12–925, and  12–1029 of the Commercial Law Article; and
(3)    mechanisms:
(i)    for quality control; and
(ii)    to ensure that the savings to the property owner under a regulated sustainable energy contract outweigh the cost of the regulated sustainable energy contract.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 20D - Regulated Sustainable Energy Contracts › Section 9-20D-05 - Requirements for Contractor

A qualified contractor may not enter into a regulated sustainable energy contract unless, for each property that would be subject to the regulated sustainable energy contract:
(1)    property taxes and mortgage debt are current;
(2)    there are no outstanding or unsatisfied liens;
(3)    there are no notices of default or other evidence of property–based debt delinquency for the lesser of:
(i)    the 3 years immediately preceding the contract date; or
(ii)    the length of time that the property owner has owned the property; and
(4)    the regulated sustainable energy contract has not been objected to under § 9–20D–04(b) of this subtitle by a party that holds a recorded mortgage or deed of trust on the property that would be subject to the regulated sustainable energy contract.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 20D - Regulated Sustainable Energy Contracts › Section 9-20D-06 - Property Subject to Regulated Sustainable Energy Contract

(a)    A property owner may subject property to a regulated sustainable energy contract by recording or authorizing the recordation of the regulated sustainable energy contract among the land records in the county where the property is located.
(b)    (1)    Subject to § 9–20D–08 of this subtitle, a person who acquires property subject to a regulated sustainable energy contract, whether by purchase or other means, assumes the obligation to pay the qualified contractor in accordance with the rate and payment schedules in the regulated sustainable energy contract.
(2)    A person selling or transferring a property subject to a regulated sustainable energy contract shall provide written notice to the person acquiring the property that the person acquiring the property shall assume the obligation to pay the qualified contractor in accordance with the rate and payment schedules in the regulated sustainable energy contract.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 20D - Regulated Sustainable Energy Contracts › Section 9-20D-07 - Revocation of Authorization

The Administration may revoke the authorization of a qualified contractor under this subtitle if the Administration determines that:
(1)    the qualified contractor is not complying with the terms of the authorization;
(2)    there  is an excessive number of consumer complaints; or
(3)    the authorization is no longer serving the purpose of this subtitle.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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 Chief Executive Officer of the Maryland Technology Development Corporation; and
(v)    a member appointed by the Governor.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 24 - Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing › Part I - Definitions › 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.
(d)    “Deafblind” means those residents of Maryland who have concomitant vision and hearing loss.
(e)    “Director” means the Director of the Office.
(f)    “Office” means the Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 24 - Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing › Part II - 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 24 - Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing › Part II - 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 24 - Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing › Part II - 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 24 - Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing › Part II - 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 24 - Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing › Part II - 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 24 - Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing › Part II - 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.
2023 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 26 - Maryland African American Museum Corporation › Section 9-2603 - Board of Directors

(a)    (1)    There is a Board of Directors of the Corporation.
(2)    The Board shall manage the affairs of the Corporation and shall exercise all of its corporate powers.
(b)    (1)    The Board shall consist of 37 members, as follows:
(i)    the Mayor of Baltimore, serving ex officio, or the Mayor’s designee; and
(ii)    thirty-six members appointed by the Governor, as follows:
1.    one representative of Morgan State University, approved by the Board of Regents of the University;
2.    the chairman of the Commission on African American History and Culture or the chairman’s designee and two other Commission members approved by the Commission, to provide continuing coordination and cooperation between the Corporation and the Commission and to ensure consistency with the statewide programs and mandates of the Commission;
3.    four representatives of African American historical or cultural institutions in the State; and
4.    twenty-eight members who have expertise in African American history, culture, museums, or related areas, expertise in fund-raising, or represent the diversity of communities throughout the State that can benefit from the activities of the Corporation.
(2)    (i)    Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the members appointed to the Board shall represent the geographic makeup of the State and shall be racially and ethnically diverse.
(ii)    The Governor may appoint to the Board up to five members from outside the State if necessary to ensure that the membership of the Board satisfies the requirements specified in paragraph (1)(ii)4 of this subsection.
(c)    A member of the Board:
(1)    is not entitled to compensation as a member of the Board; but
(2)    is entitled to reimbursement for expenses in accordance with the Standard State Travel Regulations.
(d)    (1)    The term of an appointed member of the Board is 4 years.
(2)    Before taking office, each appointee to the Board shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.
(3)    The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on October 1, 2004.
(4)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(5)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the remainder of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(e)    (1)    From among its members, the Board shall elect a chairman, a vice chairman, and a treasurer.
(2)    A majority of the members then serving on the Board is a quorum.
(3)    A vacancy in the membership of the Board does not impair the right of a quorum of the Board to exercise the rights and perform the duties of the Corporation.
(4)    The Board shall appoint an executive committee and may appoint other committees that the Board considers necessary or desirable.
2023 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 26 - Maryland African American Museum Corporation › Section 9-2605 - Powers

The Corporation may:
(1)    adopt an official seal;
(2)    sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded, in its own name;
(3)    maintain offices in the State;
(4)    appoint museum advisory boards and other advisory boards and committees;
(5)    adopt bylaws for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business;
(6)    apply for and accept grants, loans, or assistance of any character from the federal government, State government, a local government, or a private source;
(7)    enter into any contract or other legal instrument;
(8)    acquire, construct, develop, manage, market, reconstruct, rehabilitate, improve, maintain, equip, lease as lessor or as lessee, repair, or operate any project in the State;
(9)    acquire, purchase, hold, lease as lessee, or use a franchise, patent, or license or any real, personal, mixed, tangible, or intangible property or any interest in that property, necessary or convenient for carrying out the purposes of the Corporation;
(10)    sell, lease as lessor, transfer, or dispose of its property or interests in property;
(11)    acquire, either directly or by or through any person, State unit, or political subdivision, by purchase or by gift or devise, any land, structure, real property, personal property, right, right-of-way, franchise, easement, or other interest in land, including land lying under water and riparian rights that the Corporation considers necessary or convenient for the construction, improvement, rehabilitation, or operation of a project, on any terms and at any price that the Corporation considers reasonable;
(12)    enter with the permission of the owner on land, water, or premises for the purpose of making surveys, soundings, borings, and examinations to accomplish any purpose authorized by this subtitle;
(13)    fix, revise, and collect rates, rentals, fees, and charges for the use of, or for services and facilities provided or made available by, the Corporation;
(14)    (i)    borrow money from any source for any corporate purpose, including working capital for its operations, reserves, or interest;
(ii)    mortgage, pledge, or otherwise encumber the property and money of the Corporation; and
(iii)    contract with or engage the services of any person for any financing;
(15)    exercise all the corporate powers granted to Maryland corporations under the Maryland General Corporation Law; and
(16)    do all things necessary and convenient to carry out the powers granted by this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 26 - Maryland African American Museum Corporation › Section 9-2606 - Strategic Plan; Annual Report

The Corporation shall:
(1)    prepare a strategic plan at least once every 5 years that establishes short-range and long-range goals, objectives, and priorities for the museum in support of its mission;
(2)    report annually to the Governor and, subject to § 2-1257 of this article, to the General Assembly on the Corporation’s activities during the preceding year, including:
(i)    the number of students and other types of visitors served;
(ii)    the number of volunteers and total hours contributed to the operation of the museum;
(iii)    the amount and type of private and nonstate money donated, pledged, or otherwise provided; and
(iv)    any recommendations or requests the Corporation considers appropriate to further the mission of the museum; and
(3)    publish reports and any other material it considers necessary.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 26 - Maryland African American Museum Corporation › Section 9-2608 - Taxes

(a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Corporation is not required to pay taxes or assessments on its:
(1)    properties;
(2)    activities; or
(3)    revenue derived from its properties or activities.
(b)    If the Corporation sells or leases land or facilities to a private entity, the land or facilities shall be subject to real property taxes.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 26 - Maryland African American Museum Corporation › Section 9-2609 - Budget

(a)    The Board shall prepare and implement an operating and a capital budget for the management of its affairs.
(b)    The Governor may include a grant to the Corporation in the State budget.
(c)    The Corporation shall support all operating costs, including personnel and retirement costs, from any General Fund allocations, and its other income sources.
(d)    This section does not restrict the budgetary power of the General Assembly.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 26 - Maryland African American Museum Corporation › Section 9-2610 - Administration of Funds; Investments, Accounting and Controls; Audits; Reports

(a)    (1)    The Corporation may provide for the creation, continuation, and administration of the funds that it requires.
(2)    As the Board directs, money in the funds and other money of the Corporation shall be deposited in a federal or State chartered depository institution that:
(i)    is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation;
(ii)    has a branch or office in the State that accepts deposits; and
(iii)    has a total paid-in capital plus surplus of at least $6,000,000.
(3)    A federal or State chartered trust company may be designated as a depository to receive securities that the Corporation has or owns.
(b)    Money that the State appropriates to the Corporation, and money that the Corporation is required by the General Assembly to raise for museum construction from sources other than the State, shall be invested in bonds or other obligations:
(1)    of the United States, the State, a political subdivision of the State, or a unit of the State; or
(2)    that are guaranteed as to principal and interest by the United States, the State, a political subdivision of the State, or a unit of the State.
(c)    (1)    The Corporation shall adopt a system of financial accounting, controls, audits, and reports.
(2)    The fiscal year of the Corporation is July 1 to June 30.
(d)    (1)    The Corporation shall select an independent certified public accountant to conduct an audit under this subsection.
(2)    The accountant:
(i)    shall be licensed to practice in the State;
(ii)    shall be experienced and qualified in the accounting and auditing of public bodies; and
(iii)    may not have a personal interest either directly or indirectly in the fiscal affairs of the Corporation.
(3)    As soon as practicable after the end of the fiscal year, the accountant shall audit the financial books, records, and accounts of the Corporation.
(4)    The accountant shall report:
(i)    the results of its audit, including an unqualified opinion on the financial position of the Corporation’s funds; and
(ii)    the results of the Corporation’s financial operations.
(5)    If the accountant is unable to express an unqualified opinion, the accountant shall:
(i)    state and explain in detail the reason for any qualifications, disclaimers, or opinions; and
(ii)    submit recommendations on changes needed to allow an unqualified opinion in the future.
(e)    The books, records, and accounts of the Corporation are subject to audit by the State.
(f)    (1)    Within the first 90 days of each fiscal year, the Corporation shall submit a report to the Governor and, subject to § 2-1257 of this article, to the General Assembly.
(2)    The report shall include:
(i)    a complete operating and financial statement covering the Corporation’s operations during the preceding fiscal year; and
(ii)    a summary of the Corporation’s activities during the preceding fiscal year.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 26 - Maryland African American Museum Corporation › Section 9-2611 - Debts, Claims, Obligations, and Liabilities

(a)    All debts, claims, obligations, and liabilities of the Corporation, whenever incurred, shall be the debts, claims, obligations, and liabilities of the Corporation only and not of the State, other units of State government, other State instrumentalities, State officers, or State employees.
(b)    The debts, claims, obligations, and liabilities of the Corporation may not be considered a debt, claim, obligation, or liability of the State or a pledge of its full faith and credit.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 26 - Maryland African American Museum Corporation › Section 9-2612 - Exemptions; Ethics Laws; Minority Business Enterprises; Review of Preliminary Museum Plans

(a)    Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Corporation is exempt from:
(1)    Title 3 of the General Provisions Article;
(2)    Title 2, Subtitles 2, 4, and 6 and § 2–510 of the State Finance and Procurement Article;
(3)    Title 3 of the State Finance and Procurement Article;
(4)    Title 4, Subtitles 2 through 7 of the State Finance and Procurement Article;
(5)    Title 6, Subtitle 1 of the State Finance and Procurement Article;
(6)    Title 7, Subtitles 1 through 3 of the State Finance and Procurement Article;
(7)    Title 8, Subtitle 1 of the State Finance and Procurement Article; and
(8)    Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
(b)    The Corporation and its officers and employees are subject to the Maryland Public Ethics Law and the State minority business enterprise laws, except as otherwise provided in this subtitle.
(c)    Before approving the final plans for the museum, the Corporation shall:
(1)    submit preliminary plans to the City of Baltimore for review; and
(2)    consider comments from the City of Baltimore on the preliminary plans.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 31 - Commerce Subcabinet › Section 9-3102 - General Consideration

(a)    There is a Commerce Subcabinet.
(b)    The Subcabinet is composed of the following members:
(1)    the Secretary, or the Secretary’s designee;
(2)    the Secretary of Transportation, or the Secretary’s designee;
(3)    the Secretary of Labor, or the Secretary’s designee;
(4)    the Secretary of the Environment, or the Secretary’s designee;
(5)    the Secretary of Housing and Community Development, or the Secretary’s designee;
(6)    the Secretary of Planning, or the Secretary’s designee; and
(7)    the Special Secretary of Minority Affairs, or the Special Secretary’s designee.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 31 - Commerce Subcabinet › Section 9-3103 - Duties

The Subcabinet shall:
(1)    advise the Governor on proposals to enhance the State’s business climate;
(2)    gather information the Subcabinet considers necessary to promote the goals of the Subcabinet;
(3)    collaborate to facilitate and expedite critical economic development projects in the State; and
(4)    provide other assistance that may be required to further the goals of the Subcabinet and enhance the State’s business climate.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 31 - Commerce Subcabinet › Section 9-3104 - Duties of Secretary; Staff; Meetings

(a)    The Secretary shall:
(1)    chair the Subcabinet;
(2)    convene the meetings of the Subcabinet; and
(3)    be responsible for the oversight, direction, and accountability of the work of the Subcabinet.
(b)    The Office of the Secretary of Commerce shall provide the primary staff support for the Subcabinet.
(c)    The Subcabinet shall meet each month.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 32 - Justice Reinvestment Oversight Board › Section 9-3201 - Definitions

(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    “Board” means the Justice Reinvestment Oversight Board.
(c)    “Executive Director” means the Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services.
(d)    “Fund” means the Performance Incentive Grant Fund established in § 9–3209 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 32 - Justice Reinvestment Oversight Board › Section 9-3203 - Membership

(a)    The Board consists of the following members:
(1)    one member of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate;
(2)    one member of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House;
(3)    the Executive Director, or the Executive Director’s designee;
(4)    the Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services, or the Secretary’s designee;
(5)    the chair of the Maryland Parole Commission, or the chair’s designee;
(6)    the Secretary of State Police, or the Secretary’s designee;
(7)    the Attorney General, or the Attorney General’s designee;
(8)    the Public Defender, or the Public Defender’s designee;
(9)    the Secretary of Budget and Management, or the Secretary’s designee;
(10)    the Secretary of Health, or the Secretary’s designee;
(11)    the chair of the Local Government Justice Reinvestment Commission, or the chair’s designee;
(12)    two members appointed by the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals;
(13)    the Secretary of Labor, or the Secretary’s designee;
(14)    one member appointed by the Maryland Chiefs and Sheriffs Association;
(15)    the president of the Maryland State’s Attorneys’ Association or the president’s designee;
(16)    two members of the Maryland Correctional Administrators Association, appointed by the president of the Maryland Correctional Administrators Association, including one representative from a large correctional facility and one representative from a small correctional facility;
(17)    the president of the Maryland Association of Counties or the president’s designee; and
(18)    the following individuals, appointed by the Governor:
(i)    one member representing victims of crime;
(ii)    one member representing law enforcement;
(iii)    two local health officers; and
(iv)    one member with direct experience teaching inmates in academic programs intended to achieve the goal of a high school diploma or general educational development certification.
(b)    To the extent practicable, in making appointments under this section, the Governor shall ensure geographic diversity among the membership of the Board.
(c)    (1)    The term of an appointed member of the Board is 4 years.
(2)    The terms of the appointed members of the Board are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on October 1, 2016.
(3)    At the end of a term, an appointed member:
(i)    is eligible for reappointment; and
(ii)    continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(4)    A member who is appointed or reappointed after a term has begun serves only for the remainder of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(5)    The members of the Board appointed from the Senate of Maryland, the House of Delegates, and the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals, shall serve in an advisory capacity only.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 32 - Justice Reinvestment Oversight Board › Section 9-3205 - Quorum; Meetings; Compensation; Reimbursement for Expenses

(a)    A majority of the authorized membership of the Board is a quorum.
(b)    The Board shall meet at least quarterly each year at the times and places determined by the Board or the chair of the Board.
(c)    A member of the Board:
(1)    may not receive compensation for service on the Board; but
(2)    is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.