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2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 1 - Organization and Government of Community Colleges › Section 16-104 - President

(a)    Except as provided in § 16–105 of this subtitle, each board of trustees shall appoint a president of each community college under its jurisdiction.
(b)    The president:
(1)    Shall report directly to the board of trustees;
(2)    Shall recommend the appointment by the board of qualified faculty members and other employees necessary for the efficient administration of the community college;
(3)    Shall recommend the discharge of employees for good cause; however, any employee with tenure shall be given reasonable notice of the grounds for dismissal and an opportunity to be heard;
(4)    Is responsible for the conduct of the community college and for the administration and supervision of its departments; and
(5)    Shall attend all meetings of the board, except those involving the president’s personal position as president.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 1 - Organization and Government of Community Colleges › Section 16-105 - President in Baltimore County

(a)    Notwithstanding the provisions of § 16-104 of this subtitle, the provisions of this section shall apply only in Baltimore County.
(b)    There is a Community College of Baltimore County consisting of the following three campuses:
(1)    The Catonsville Campus;
(2)    The Dundalk Campus; and
(3)    The Essex Campus.
(c)    The Board of Trustees for Baltimore County shall appoint a President of the Community College of Baltimore County who shall serve at the pleasure of the Board.
(d)    The President:
(1)    Shall report directly to the Board of Trustees;
(2)    Shall recommend the appointment by the Board of qualified faculty members and other employees necessary for the efficient administration of the Community College of Baltimore County;
(3)    Shall recommend the discharge of employees for good cause; however, any employee with tenure shall be given reasonable notice of the grounds for dismissal and an opportunity to be heard;
(4)    Is responsible for the administration and supervision of the administrators, employees, and departments of the campuses of the Community College of Baltimore County in accordance with the policy manual of the Community College of Baltimore County as adopted from time to time by the Board of Trustees; and
(5)    Shall attend all meetings of the Board, except those involving the President’s personal position.
(e)    Upon the recommendation of the President, the Board of Trustees may appoint a vice president, provost, and administrator of each campus under its jurisdiction.
(f)    The vice presidents, provosts, and administrators of each campus shall report directly to the President.
(g)    Notwithstanding the provisions of § 16-102(a)(2) of this subtitle, the Board of Trustees may choose the President to serve as Secretary-Treasurer of the Board.
(h)    (1)    Notwithstanding the provisions of § 16-103(f)(2) of this subtitle, the Board of Trustees may, by resolution, authorize the President to sign legal documents on behalf of the Board of Trustees including documents related to the disposition of assets or property of the community college.
(2)    The resolution may:
(i)    Authorize the President to delegate the authority given to the President under paragraph (1) of this subsection to designees that the Board of Trustees considers appropriate; and
(ii)    Limit the type of legal documents that the President may delegate to a designee for signature.
(i)    Notwithstanding the provisions of § 16-103(m) of this subtitle, the Board of Trustees shall be styled “the Board of Trustees of the Community College of Baltimore County”.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 1 - Organization and Government of Community Colleges › Section 16-107 - Comprehensive Liability Insurance; Defense of Sovereign Immunity

(a)    Each board of trustees may carry comprehensive liability insurance to protect the board, its agents and employees, and the agents and employees of any community college under its jurisdiction. The purchase of the insurance is for an educational purpose and is a valid educational expense.
(b)    The Commission may adopt standards for the policies, including a minimum liability coverage which may not be less than $100,000 per occurrence. Any policy purchased after the adoption of these standards shall conform to them.
(c)    Each board of trustees complies with this section if it is self–insured, for at least $100,000 and not more than $500,000 per occurrence, under the rules and regulations of the State Insurance Commissioner.
(d)    This section does not prevent any board of trustees, on its own behalf, from raising the defense of sovereign immunity described under § 5–519 of the Courts Article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 1 - Organization and Government of Community Colleges › Section 16-108 - Requests for Proposals to Offer Certain Baccalaureate Degree Programs

(a)    (1)    A board of trustees may submit to the Commission a request for proposals for the offering of a baccalaureate degree program not currently offered in the region.
(2)    The Commission shall distribute the request for proposals to public senior higher education institutions and private nonprofit institutions of higher education.
(b)    Before submitting a request for proposals under subsection (a) of this section, the board of trustees shall:
(1)    Seek input from students, workforce development councils, and other civic, educational, community, and business groups when assessing the educational needs of the region;
(2)    Determine the regional or statewide need for graduates of each program for which a request for proposals is submitted;
(3)    Identify the enrollment patterns, special characteristics of students, and other unique circumstances that would require a program to be offered in a particular manner; and
(4)    Determine that the degree program is necessary to meet the academic and economic development needs of the region or State.
(c)    (1)    The board of trustees may submit the request for proposals to out–of–state senior higher education institutions and for–profit institutions of higher education if none of the senior higher education institutions in the State submit an acceptable response to the request for proposals submitted under subsection (a) of this section.
(2)    Notwithstanding § 11–206(b)(2)(ii) of this article, before offering a degree program that is the subject of the request for proposals, an out–of–state senior higher education institution or for–profit institution of higher education shall seek the approval of the Commission under Title 11, Subtitle 2 of this article.
(d)    The Commission shall adopt regulations to implement the requirements of this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 1 - Organization and Government of Community Colleges › Section 16-109 - Veterans Resource Centers at Community Colleges

Each community college shall:
(1)    Ensure all student advisors are trained on the unique needs and resources available for students who are veterans;
(2)    Employ at least one employee who, as a component of the employee’s job duties and responsibilities, provides comprehensive and intensive enrollment and advising services to current and prospective students who are veterans; and
(3)    Establish a veterans resource center on campus to:
(i)    Provide access to federal and State veterans resources;
(ii)    Serve as a quiet place for veterans to study;
(iii)    Enable veterans to connect to other veterans, helping them renew the bonds of military service; and
(iv)    Be the central hub for all activities on campus related to veterans.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 1 - Organization and Government of Community Colleges › Section 16-110 - Community College to Allow Student Athlete to Make Uniform More Modest -- Cost of Modification

(a)    In this section, “student athlete” means a student enrolled at a community college who participates in an intercollegiate athletic program at the community college.
(b)    (1)    The board of community college trustees at a community college shall allow a student athlete to modify the athletic or team uniform of the student athlete in a manner that makes the student athlete’s attire more modest to conform to:
(i)    The requirements or preferences of the student athlete’s religion or culture; or
(ii)    The student athlete’s own preferences for modesty.
(2)    A student athlete may not be required to receive approval from a coach, an administrator, or the board of community college trustees before making the uniform modification.
(c)    (1)    A modification to an athletic or team uniform may include the wearing of:
(i)    A head covering worn for religious reasons, including a Muslim hijab, Jewish kippah, or Sikh dastar;
(ii)    An undershirt; or
(iii)    Leggings.
(2)    A modification to an athletic or team uniform may not:
(i)    Interfere with the movement of the student athlete; or
(ii)    Pose a safety hazard to the student athlete, other student athletes, or others.
(3)    A student athlete may modify the uniform headgear if the modified headgear:
(i)    Is black, white, the predominant color of the uniform, or the same color as that worn by all players on the team;
(ii)    Does not cover any part of the face, unless required for the safety of the wearer;
(iii)    Is not dangerous to the student athlete, other student athletes, or others;
(iv)    Does not have opening or closing elements around the face or neck; and
(v)    Does not have parts protruding from its surface.
(d)    (1)    A student athlete is responsible for all costs associated with the modification of the student athlete’s athletic or team uniform under this section.
(2)    This subsection may not be construed to prohibit a community college from providing the uniform modification to the student.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 2 - Regional Community Colleges › Section 16-202 - Regional Community Colleges

(a)    (1)    Two or more counties may agree to establish a region and to support a regional community college.
(2)    The Commission may authorize a regional community college for the region.
(b)    (1)    In this subsection, “county board of community college trustees” means:
(i)    The board of community college trustees, if any; or
(ii)    The county board of education in any county that does not have a board of community college trustees.
(2)    Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the county boards of community college trustees for each county in a region constitute the board of regional community college trustees.
(3)    If the counties in a region have different numbers of members on their county board of community college trustees, each county board of community college trustees shall elect, to serve as regional community college trustees, the number of its members equal to the number of members on the smallest board of community college trustees in the region.
(4)    A board of regional community college trustees:
(i)    May not have more than 12 members; and
(ii)    Shall have an equal number of members from each county in the region.
(5)    If requested to do so by a county government, the Governor shall appoint the regional community college trustees from that county.
(6)    The county superintendent of each county in the region is, ex officio, a member of the board of regional community college trustees, and shall attend meetings but may not vote.
(7)    Each board of regional community college trustees shall:
(i)    Elect one of its members as its chair;
(ii)    Designate the president of the regional community college as its secretary–treasurer; and
(iii)    Determine the time and place of its meetings and may adopt rules for the conduct of its meetings.
(c)    Any board of regional community college trustees established under subsection (b) of this section may request the Governor to appoint a new board.
(d)    (1)    After a request is made, the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint seven individuals to the new board.
(2)    The initial members shall be appointed as provided in § 16-101 of this title.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 2 - Regional Community Colleges › Section 16-203 - Allocation Among Counties of Support of Regional Community Colleges

(a)    The Commission shall determine and certify the amount that each county that supports a regional community college shall pay as its share of the “county share” required by § 16–305 of this title. The amount shall be determined by applying to the total county share the ratio that the number of full–time equivalent students from the county who attend the regional community college bears to the total number of full–time students who attend the regional community college from all counties that support the regional community college.
(b)    Each county that supports a regional community college shall bear as its share of any borrowing for the regional community college the amount that results from applying to the total amount of the borrowing the ratio that the county’s population, as determined by the Maryland Department of Health, bears to the total population of all the counties that support the regional community college.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 3 - Fiscal Matters › Section 16-301 - Budget

(a)    Each year, the board of trustees and the president of each community college shall prepare and submit to the county governing body or, in the case of a regional community college, the county governing body of each county that supports the regional community college:
(1)    An operating budget;
(2)    A capital budget; and
(3)    If required by local law, charter, or regulation, 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, including:
(i)    Any funds from federal, State, and local sources; and
(ii)    Any surpluses;
(2)    All expenditures requested, including the major functions listed under § 16-304(b); and
(3)    Any other information or supporting data required by the county governing body.
(c)    The capital budget and any long-term capital improvement program shall contain a statement of all capital revenues and expenditures.
(d)    The capital and operating budgets shall be prepared and considered in accordance with county fiscal procedures not inconsistent with State law.
(e)    The county governing body shall review and approve the budget of the community college and may reduce it.
(f)    (1)    The county governing bodies of the counties that support a regional community college jointly shall review the budget of the regional community college and may reduce it.
(2)    Approval of the budget by a majority of the counties that support a regional community college constitutes approval of the budget and binds all the counties.
(g)    (1)    The budget of each community college, as approved by the county governing body under this section shall be submitted to the Commission for informational purposes.
(2)    Proposals for capital projects shall be submitted to the Department of Budget and Management through the Commission.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 3 - Fiscal Matters › Section 16-302 - Authority to Borrow Money for Certain Purposes

(a)    Notwithstanding any other provisions of this subtitle, and subject to funds being appropriated, the Board of Community College Trustees for Allegany County, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Cecil County, the College of Southern Maryland, Chesapeake College, Frederick County, Garrett County, Hagerstown Community College, Harford County, Howard County, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, or Wor–Wic Community College may borrow money to acquire an interest in personal property, including fixtures, for the operation of the community college, on terms and conditions that the Board of Trustees considers proper.
(b)    A borrowing under this section may be secured by the personal property acquired or revenues derived from the property.
(c)    All multiyear financing agreements reflecting borrowing under this section shall be subject to cancellation by the Board of Trustees at the end of a fiscal year if sufficient funds are not appropriated to fund the agreement in subsequent years.
(d)    (1)    Borrowing under this section does not create or constitute a debt or obligation of the State or any political subdivision of the State other than a community college.
(2)    Borrowing under this section does not constitute a debt or obligation of the General Assembly or pledge the faith and credit of the State within the meaning of Article III, § 34 of the Maryland Constitution.
(e)    (1)    This subsection does not apply to the Board of Community College Trustees for Garrett County.
(2)    (i)    Borrowing under this section shall be for the use of financing intermediate term lease purchasing agreements.
(ii)    The term of any lease purchase agreement entered into under this section may not exceed the estimated life of the equipment subject to the financing agreement.
(f)    (1)    The Board of Community College Trustees for Garrett County may enter into a lease purchase agreement if the lease purchase agreement is consistent with the provisions of this section.
(2)    The term of any lease purchase agreement entered into by the Board of Community College Trustees for Garrett County may not exceed the estimated life of the equipment subject to the financing agreement.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 3 - Fiscal Matters › Section 16-303 - Validation of Certain Lease Purchase Agreements

(a)    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a lease purchase agreement entered into by the Board of Community College Trustees for Howard County, Montgomery County, or Prince George’s County prior to October 1, 1992 shall be deemed authorized under § 16-302 of this subtitle, if the lease purchase agreement satisfies the requirements of § 16-302 of this subtitle.
(b)    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a lease purchase agreement entered into by the Board of Community College Trustees for Allegany County, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Cecil County, or Frederick County or the Board of Trustees of Chesapeake College before June 1, 1997 shall be deemed authorized under § 16-302 of this subtitle, if the lease purchase agreement satisfies the requirements of § 16-302 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 3 - Fiscal Matters › Section 16-304 - Powers of County Government

(a)    Each county governing body may appropriate money to pay the cost of establishing and operating a community college or regional community college.
(b)    (1)    The county governing body shall make appropriations by major functions established by the Commission.
(2)    The major functions established by the Commission shall conform generally to those contained in the then-current College and University Industry Audit Guide issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
(c)    (1)    A community college may not spend more on any major function than the amount appropriated for it.
(2)    (i)    Transfers of appropriations between major functions shall be submitted in writing and approved by the county governing body before they are made, and if the county governing body fails to act on a request for a transfer within 30 days, the request automatically is approved as requested; and
(ii)    Except in Baltimore City, where the provisions of the city charter govern, transfers of appropriations within a major function may be made at the direction of the board of trustees and the county governing body shall be notified within 30 days of the transfer.
(d)    Each county governing body may borrow money to purchase land and construct capital improvements for a community college. Money may be borrowed on terms and conditions the county governing body considers proper, subject to any requirements of local law applicable to the creation of public debt.
(e)    (1)    Except in Baltimore City and Anne Arundel County, where the provisions of the appropriate charter govern, each county governing body may appropriate money to establish a reserve fund for future plant maintenance and repair at a community college.
(2)    If a reserve fund for future plant maintenance and repair is established, it shall be treated as an additional major function for the purposes of this section.
(3)    Expenditures from the reserve fund for maintenance and repair may not be made unless approved in the same manner as the budget of the community college is approved.
(4)    Funds appropriated under this subsection may not be considered “current expenses” for purposes of § 16-305(c)(2) of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 3 - Fiscal Matters › Section 16-308 - Payment of State Share

(a)    Each year, the Commission shall certify to the State Comptroller:
(1)    On or before July 31 and November 30 one-fourth of the amount it calculates to be the State share under § 16-305 of this subtitle for each board of trustees;
(2)    On or before March 31 one-half of the amount it calculates to be the State share under § 16-305 of this subtitle for each board of trustees; and
(3)    After the annual audit of each community college, any discrepancy between the payments made and the actual State share under § 16-305 of this subtitle for the preceding fiscal year, which shall be compensated for in the November payment.
(b)    Within 5 days after the State Comptroller receives a certification from the Commission, the State Comptroller shall draw a warrant on the State Treasurer for the amount due each board of trustees. The State Treasurer immediately shall pay the amount due to the board of trustees of the community college.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 3 - Fiscal Matters › Section 16-309 - Payment of County Share

(a)    The Commission shall certify to the treasurer of each county:
(1)    On or before September 30 and March 31 of each year, one half of the amount it estimates to be the county’s share under § 16-305 of this subtitle; and
(2)    After the annual audit of each community college, any discrepancy between the payments made and the actual amount of the county’s share under § 16-305 of this subtitle for the preceding fiscal year, which shall be compensated for during the fiscal year.
(b)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, within 5 days after it receives a certification from the Commission, the county shall pay the amount due to the board of trustees of the community college.
(2)    The board of trustees of a community college and the governing body of a county may agree in writing to a payment schedule for the county’s share under § 16-305 of this subtitle. If, prior to the 5th day after receiving notification from the Commission, there is a payment schedule agreed to in accordance with this paragraph, the county shall make payments in accordance with that schedule. If a county fails to make a payment in accordance with the schedule, all amounts certified by the Commission but not yet paid by a county shall become due and payable immediately.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 3 - Fiscal Matters › Section 16-314 - Sole Source Procurement Contracts

(a)    The board of trustees may provide for sole source procurement contracts in accordance with the provisions of this section.
(b)    (1)    Whenever the procurement officer determines that there is only one available source for the subject of a procurement contract, the procurement officer may award the procurement contract without competition to that source.
(2)    Before awarding a procurement contract to a sole source, the procurement officer shall obtain:
(i)    The approval of the board of trustees; and
(ii)    Any other approval required by law.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 3 - Fiscal Matters › Section 16-314.1 - Noncompetitive Negotiation

(a)    This section applies to contracts in amounts not exceeding $100,000.
(b)    The Board of Trustees of the Community College of Baltimore County may award a procurement contract on the basis of noncompetitive negotiation:
(1)    For unsolicited offers that:
(i)    Are in writing;
(ii)    Are sufficiently detailed to allow a judgment regarding the potential utility of the offer;
(iii)    Are unique or innovative;
(iv)    Demonstrate the proprietary character of the offering warranting consideration of the use of competitive negotiation;
(v)    May be subject to testing under terms and conditions specified by the Director of Purchasing; and
(vi)    Cannot be procured through competitive methodologies;
(2)    For the procurement of goods or services related to instruction or curriculum development;
(3)    For the procurement of services related to private fund–raising activities; or
(4)    Under other circumstances when the Director of Purchasing determines that noncompetitive negotiation is in the best interests of the College and the State.
(c)    (1)    The Board of Trustees of the Community College of Baltimore County shall establish standards and procedures for the application of subsection (b) of this section to a particular transaction.
(2)    The standards and procedures shall require:
(i)    The office, division, or department requesting noncompetitive negotiation to submit a written justification to the Director of Purchasing;
(ii)    A written determination by the Director of Purchasing that noncompetitive negotiation is in the best interest of the College and the State; and
(iii)    The written approval of the award of the contract on the basis of noncompetitive negotiation by the Board of Trustees.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 3 - Fiscal Matters › Section 16-315 - Audits

(a)    The Commission shall adopt guidelines for financial record keeping and the preparation of annual audit reports by the community colleges. The community colleges shall comply with the guidelines of the Commission.
(b)    Each community college in the State shall have an annual audit of its books of accounts, accounting procedures and principles, and other fiscal and operational methods and procedures in accordance with guidelines as prescribed by the Commission. A copy of the audit report, together with the related management letter, shall be submitted to the Commission for review and assessment and to the Legislative Auditor within 90 days of the close of each fiscal year. The Commission shall ascertain that the community colleges are audited in accordance with this section.
(c)    The Commission shall evaluate audit reports and related management letters for purposes of determining material weaknesses and assessing which recommendations should be considered for implementation. If a community college establishes to the satisfaction of the Commission that a recommendation in an audit report or related management letter has been satisfactorily addressed and should not be implemented, then the Commission shall notify the Legislative Auditor of the reasons for not implementing the recommendation. If the Commission finds that satisfactory progress has not been made toward correcting recurring material weaknesses or implementing any other audit recommendations which the Commission deems appropriate, then with due notice to the community college, the Commission shall direct the State Comptroller to withhold aid payments or any portion of aid payments due a college under this article.
(d)    The Legislative Auditor may upon the Legislative Auditor’s own initiative perform the required annual audits. However, notification of such intent must be given to each affected community college before the start of the fiscal year to be audited.
(e)    The Legislative Auditor may be directed to undertake special audits of any community college by the Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee at State expense.
(f)    An audit performed by an official auditor of any county or Baltimore City approved by the Commission shall satisfy the annual audit requirement if it otherwise meets the requirements of this section.
(g)    The cost of the annual audit required by this section is the responsibility of the community college.
(h)    Each year the Legislative Auditor shall submit a report to the Commission and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee and the Executive Director of the Department of Legislative Services, on the results of the annual and special community college audits.
(i)    Nothing contained in this section may be construed to prohibit a periodic or special audit by an official auditor of any county providing funds for a community college.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 3 - Fiscal Matters › Section 16-318 - Nonvisual Access Clause for Procurement of Computer-Based Instructional Technology

(a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)    “Computer-based instructional technology” has the meaning stated in § 12-101 of this article.
(3)    “Technology” has the meaning stated in § 12-101 of this article.
(b)    By January 1, 2007, the board of community college trustees for each community college shall develop a nonvisual access clause for use in the procurement of computer-based instructional technology.
(c)    The nonvisual access clause developed under subsection (b) of this section shall be consistent with the standards developed by the Department of Budget and Management in accordance with the provisions of § 3-412 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 3 - Fiscal Matters › Section 16-319 - Supplemental Services and Support for Students With Disabilities; Grant Program

(a)    The Commission shall establish and administer a grant program for supplemental services and supports for students with disabilities in community colleges.
(b)    The Commission, in cooperation with the Department of Disabilities, shall:
(1)    Establish a competitive review process for the awarding of grants to community colleges; and
(2)    Adopt any other guidelines or regulations necessary for the administration of this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 3 - Fiscal Matters › Section 16-321 - Workforce Readiness Grant Program

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2025 PER CHAPTER 457 OF 2019 //
(a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)    “Community college” includes Baltimore City Community College.
(3)    “Eligible donor” means a person other than a local, state, federal, or foreign government.
(4)    “Program” means the Workforce Readiness Grant Program.
(b)    There is a Workforce Readiness Grant Program.
(c)    The purpose of the Program is to provide matching grants to a community college to improve the community college’s technology.
(d)    Each community college campus may accept donations from eligible donors that further the purpose of the Program.
(e)    (1)    (i)    In fiscal year 2022, the Governor may include in the State budget for each community college supplemental funding in an amount equal to the lesser of $250,000 for each campus of each community college or the amount donated under subsection (d) of this section in fiscal years 2020 and 2021.
(ii)    In fiscal year 2024, the Governor may include in the State budget for each community college supplemental funding equal to the lesser of $250,000 for each campus of each community college or the amount donated under subsection (d) of this section in fiscal years 2022 and 2023.
(2)    For purposes of calculating the Governor’s appropriation under this subsection, an amount donated by an eligible donor may be counted only for the fiscal year in which it was pledged.
(3)    The Governor’s appropriation shall be used to further the purpose of the Program.
(4)    The supplemental funding authorized under this subsection is in addition to the State funding provided to each community college under § 16–305 of this subtitle or Subtitle 5 of this title.
(5)    For fiscal years 2022 and 2024, the Governor shall identify in the annual budget how the revenue authorized under this subsection is being used to supplement and not supplant the appropriation for each community college.
(f)    The Commission shall adopt regulations to implement the Program.
(g)    (1)    On or before September 1, 2022, and on or before September 1, 2024, the Commission shall submit a report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.
(2)    The report submitted under this subsection shall summarize for each community college the total amount of funds raised for the Program and how those funds were spent.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 4 - County Provisions › Section 16-401 - Anne Arundel County Board of Trustees

(a)    (1)    The Board of Community College Trustees for Anne Arundel County consists of eight members appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(2)    Each member shall be a resident of Anne Arundel County.
(3)    Except as provided in subsection (b)(2) of this section:
(i)    The term of a member is 4 years; and
(ii)    A member may not serve for more than three consecutive full terms.
(b)    (1)    One of the members shall be a regularly enrolled student in good standing at Anne Arundel Community College.
(2)    The student member shall:
(i)    Be nominated in the manner determined by the student body of Anne Arundel Community College;
(ii)    Have the qualifications required to be student body president of Anne Arundel Community College; and
(iii)    Serve for a term of 1 year, beginning July 1 and ending on June 30.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 4 - County Provisions › Section 16-402 - Baltimore County Board of Trustees

(a)    The Board of Community College Trustees for Baltimore County consists of 15 members appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(b)    Of the members:
(1)    1 serves at large; and
(2)    14 serve from the 7 councilmanic districts in Baltimore County, 2 from each district.
(c)    (1)    The term of a member is 5 years and begins on July 1.
(2)    A member may not serve for more than 2 consecutive terms.
(d)    (1)    The Governor shall appoint a chairperson from among the members of the Board as of July 1, 1997.
(2)    The chairperson appointed by the Governor shall serve until June 30, 2000.
(3)    For the year beginning July 1, 2000, and each year thereafter, the Board shall elect a chairperson from among the members of the Board.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 4 - County Provisions › Section 16-403 - Baltimore County Collective Bargaining.

** IN EFFECT UNTIL SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 PER CHAPTERS 16 AND 27 OF THE 2021 SPECIAL SESSION **
(a)    The Board of Community College Trustees for Baltimore County shall:
(1)    Establish an orderly procedure for the classified employees of the county community colleges and their representatives to participate in the formulation of labor relations and personnel policies; and
(2)    Recognize the right of classified employees to organize and bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing.
(b)    The Board of Trustees shall adopt rules and regulations that specify with respect to classified employees:
(1)    The manner of establishing appropriate collective bargaining units and of designating exclusive bargaining representatives;
(2)    The rights of the employer, the employees, and the exclusive bargaining representative;
(3)    The procedure for negotiating a collective bargaining agreement with respect to wages, hours, and working conditions and the manner for resolving any impasse;
(4)    The right of the exclusive bargaining representative to a checkoff of union dues;
(5)    The designation of unfair labor practices and remedies for them;
(6)    The definition of a grievance and the procedure for resolving grievances, which may include binding arbitration of grievances; and
(7)    Any other matter necessary to carry out the purposes of this section.
(c)    This section does not authorize a strike by any classified employees.
(d)    The authority granted by this section, and any procedures, decisions, actions, or agreements made under it, shall expire if a general law on collective bargaining applicable to community colleges becomes effective.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 4 - County Provisions › Section 16-406 - Chesapeake College Board of Trustees

(a)    (1)    The Board of Trustees of Chesapeake College consists of two members from each county that supports Chesapeake College who shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the House of Delegates.
(2)    The county superintendents of schools in the region are not ex officio members.
(b)    (1)    (i)    The term of a member is 5 years and begins on July 1.
(ii)    A member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(2)    (i)    Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a member appointed to begin a full term on or after July 1, 2006, may not serve for more than three 5-year full terms.
(ii)    A term of a member that began before July 1, 2006, does not count toward the term limit established in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.
(c)    Each member of the Board:
(1)    Serves without compensation; and
(2)    Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses in accordance with applicable travel regulations.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 4 - County Provisions › Section 16-407 - Frederick County Board of Trustees

(a)    The Board of Community College Trustees for Frederick County consists of seven members. Of the members:
(1)    Each shall be a resident of Frederick County; and
(2)    Each shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, for a term of 5 years.
(b)    (1)    A member of the Board of Community College Trustees may not serve more than three consecutive 5–year terms.
(2)    A member of the Frederick County Board of Education may not serve on the Board of Community College Trustees.
(c)    Each member of the Board is entitled to $500 a year for expenses.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 4 - County Provisions › Section 16-407.1 - Hagerstown Community College Police Force

(a)    There is a Hagerstown Community College Police Force.
(b)    (1)    A Hagerstown Community College police officer has the powers granted to a peace and police officer.
(2)    (i)    A Hagerstown Community College police officer may exercise these powers only on property that is owned, leased, operated by, or under the control of Hagerstown 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 Hagerstown 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 Hagerstown Community College Board of Trustees shall adopt standards, qualifications, and prerequisites of character, training, education, human and public relations, and experience for Hagerstown 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 Hagerstown Community College Board of Trustees shall adopt regulations governing the operation and conduct of the Hagerstown Community College Police Force and of Hagerstown Community College police officers.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 4 - County Provisions › Section 16-407.2 - Anne Arundel Community College Police Force

(a)    There is an Anne Arundel Community College Police Force.
(b)    (1)    An Anne Arundel Community College police officer has the powers granted to a peace and police officer.
(2)    (i)    An Anne Arundel Community College police officer may exercise these powers only on property that is owned, leased, or operated by or under the control of Anne Arundel 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, or operated by or under the control of Anne Arundel 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 Anne Arundel Community College Board of Trustees shall adopt standards, qualifications, and prerequisites of character, training, education, human and public relations, and experience for Anne Arundel 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 Anne Arundel Community College Board of Trustees shall adopt regulations governing the operation and conduct of the Anne Arundel Community College Police Force and of Anne Arundel Community College police officers.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 4 - County Provisions › Section 16-408 - Harford County Board of Trustees

(a)    (1)    The Board of Community College Trustees for Harford County consists of nine members.
(2)    Subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, each of the members shall be:
(i)    A resident of Harford County; and
(ii)    Appointed by the Governor for terms of 5 years.
(3)    Of the nine members:
(i)    Six shall be appointed with one from each of the six councilmanic districts; and
(ii)    Three shall be appointed from the county at large.
(4)    No member may be a member of the Harford County Board of Education while serving as a member of the Board.
(b)    A member of the Board may not serve for more than two consecutive 5–year terms.
(c)    At least twice annually, the Board of Community College Trustees, the College President, the Harford County Board of Education, and the Superintendent of the Harford County public schools shall meet to discuss issues of mutual concern.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 4 - County Provisions › Section 16-409 - Merger of Harford Educational Foundation and Harford Community College Foundation, Inc

(a)    The Boards of Directors of the Harford Educational Foundation and of the Harford Community College Foundation, Inc. have the authority to effect a merger of the two corporations under the provisions of Title 3 of the Corporations and Associations Article.
(b)    The articles of merger shall:
(1)    Be in writing;
(2)    Be filed with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation;
(3)    Be recorded with the corporate records of the Circuit Court in Harford County; and
(4)    Otherwise conform to the requirements of the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, as provided in the Corporations and Associations Article.
(c)    After the merger, the Harford Community College Foundation, Inc. shall be the sole surviving corporation.
(d)    The articles of merger shall provide that:
(1)    The Board of Directors of the Harford Educational Foundation transfer the corporate assets to the Harford Community College Foundation, Inc.;
(2)    The Harford Community College Foundation, Inc. administer the assets of the Harford Educational Foundation as a revolving loan fund;
(3)    The Harford Community College pay all the costs to administer the revolving loan fund;
(4)    In the event of a default by a student on a loan from the revolving loan fund, at the end of the fiscal year in which the default occurred, the Harford Community College Foundation, Inc. shall transfer to the revolving loan fund an amount equal to the amount of the defaulted loan; and
(5)    In addition to any other powers granted and duties imposed on it, the Harford Community College Foundation, Inc. shall:
(i)    Act as trustee for the funds transferred from the Harford Educational Foundation under the trust agreements made between the donors and the Harford Educational Foundation;
(ii)    Rename the Harford Educational Foundation the Harford Community College Student Loan Fund;
(iii)    Accept funds by grant, gift, devise, or bequest from individuals and corporations to the Harford Community College Student Loan Fund to ensure the ability to promote scholarship; and
(iv)    Administer funds accepted into the Harford Community College Student Loan Fund strictly in accordance with the purposes of the Fund.
(e)    (1)    The Harford Community College Foundation, Inc. shall report its activities for the preceding year annually to the County Executive and County Council of Harford County.
(2)    The finances of the Foundation are subject to annual audit, including the preparation of separate balance sheets for the Harford Community College Foundation, Inc. and the Harford Community College Student Loan Fund.
(f)    The Harford Community College Foundation, Inc. is exempt from the provisions of:
(1)    Bank licensing acts; and
(2)    Title 11, Subtitles 2 and 3 of the Financial Institutions Article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Education › Division III - Higher Education › Title 16 - Community Colleges › Subtitle 4 - County Provisions › Section 16-410 - Howard County Board of Trustees

(a)    The Board of Community College Trustees for Howard County consists of seven members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(b)    Of the members, at least six:
(1)    Shall be residents of Howard County at the time of appointment; and
(2)    Shall maintain residency in Howard County throughout the term of appointment.