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§ 24-304. Powers and duties of Board

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEducation

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Education (Refs & Annos)
Division IV. Other Education Provisions [Titles 21-End] (Refs & Annos)
Title 24. Miscellaneous Education Agencies (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 3. Southern Maryland Higher Education Center (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Education, § 24-304
§ 24-304. Powers and duties of Board
Currentness
<This section is repealed effective upon occurrence of contingency specified in Acts 2018, c. 402, § 2.>
In general
(a) In addition to the other powers expressly granted and duties imposed by this title, and subject to the authority of the Commission, the Board has only the powers and duties set forth in this section.
Duties of Board
(b) The Board shall:
(1) Exercise general control over the Center;
(2) Keep separate records and minutes; and
(3) Adopt reasonable rules, regulations, or bylaws to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.
Salaries and terms of employment for Director and employees
(c) The Board may fix the salaries and terms of employment of the Director and other employees of the Center.
Acquisition of property
(d) The Board may purchase, lease, or otherwise acquire any property it considers necessary for the operation of the Center, with the approval of the St. Mary's County Board of County Commissioners.
Disposal of property
(e)(1) The Board may sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of Center assets or property, with the approval of the St. Mary's County Board of County Commissioners.
(2) The Director of the Center or the chair of the Board may execute a conveyance or other legal document under an appropriate resolution of the Board.
Compliance of academic programs and policies
(f) The Board shall ensure that all academic programs and policies of the Center are in compliance with the policies of and approved by the Commission.
Mission statement
(g) The Board shall submit an adopted mission statement to the Commission subject to the policies and guidelines of the Commission.
Contracts or agreements relating to upper division undergraduate and graduate programs
(h) The Board may enter into contracts or other agreements with any institution of higher education for the provision of upper division undergraduate and graduate programs to meet the higher education needs of Southern Maryland, subject to the approval of the Commission.
Gifts, appropriations, or grants
(i) The Board may apply, accept, and expend any gift, appropriation, or grant from the State, county, or federal government or any other person.
Tuition and fees
(j)(1) The Board shall ensure that the tuition and fees charged to students by any participating institutions are reasonable.
(2) The Board may also charge reasonable fees to cover the overhead costs associated with providing these programs.
Ability of Board to sue and be sued
(k) The Board may sue and be sued.
Agreements with federal, State, or county governments
(l) The Board may make agreements with the federal, State, or county governments or any other person, if it considers the agreement advisable for the operation of the Center.
Corporate seal
(m) The Board may adopt a corporate seal.
Recordkeeping requirements
(n) In addition to other reports that may be required by the Commission, the Board shall:
(1) Keep records that are consistent with sound business practices and accounting records using generally accepted accounting principles;
(2) Cause an audit by an independent certified public accountant to be made of the accounts and transactions of the Center at the conclusion of each fiscal year; and
(3) For any State money, be subject to an audit by the Office of Legislative Audits, in accordance with §§ 2-1220 through 2-1227 of the State Government Article.
Agreement with St. Mary’s County
(o) The Board shall enter into an agreement with St. Mary's County to establish guidelines for the use and operation of the Center.

Credits

Added by Acts 1994, c. 282, § 1, eff. July 1, 1994. Amended by Acts 1997, c. 635, § 9, eff. July 1, 1997; Acts 1997, c. 636, § 9, eff. July 1, 1997; Acts 2000, c. 542, § 1, eff. July 1, 2000.
MD Code, Education, § 24-304, MD EDUC § 24-304
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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