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§ 16-103. Powers and duties of board

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEducationEffective: May 8, 2020

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Education (Refs & Annos)
Division III. Higher Education [Titles 10-20] (Refs & Annos)
Title 16. Community Colleges (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 1. Organization and Government of Community Colleges (Refs & Annos)
Effective: May 8, 2020
MD Code, Education, § 16-103
§ 16-103. Powers and duties of board
Currentness
In general
(a) In addition to the other powers granted and duties imposed by this title, and subject to the authority of the Maryland Higher Education Commission, each board of community college trustees has the powers and duties set forth in this section.
Number of community colleges operated
(b) With the approval of the Maryland Higher Education Commission, each board of trustees may establish and operate one or more community colleges.
General control of college, rules, regulations, and bylaws
(c) Each board of trustees shall exercise general control over the community college, keep separate records and minutes, and adopt reasonable rules, regulations, or bylaws to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.
Salaries and tenure of president, faculty, and other employees
(d) Each board of trustees may fix the salaries and tenure of the president, faculty, and other employees of the community college.
Purchase or acquisition of property
(e) Each board of trustees may purchase, lease, condemn, or otherwise acquire any property it considers necessary for the operation of the community college.
Sale or disposal of property
(f)(1) Each board of trustees may sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of community college assets or property.
(2) Except as provided in § 16-105(h) of this subtitle, the president of the community college and the chair of the board of trustees may execute a conveyance or other legal document under an appropriate resolution of the board.
Use of lands, buildings, or facilities by county board
(g) Each board of trustees may:
(1) With the approval of the Commission, permit the county board of education to use the lands, buildings, or other facilities of the community college; and
(2) With the approval of the county board of education, use any land, buildings, assets, or other facilities of the county board of education.
Gifts or grants
(h) Each board of trustees may apply for and accept any gift or grant from the federal government or any other person.
Entrance requirements and programs
(i) Subject to the minimum standards of the Commission, each board of trustees may determine entrance requirements and approve offerings that consist of:
(1) Transfer programs offering the equivalent of the first 2 years of a bachelor's degree program;
(2) Career programs offering technical, vocational, and semiprofessional education; and
(3) Continuing education programs.
Tuition and fees
(j) Each board of trustees may charge students reasonable tuition and fees set by it with a view to making college education available to all qualified individuals at low cost.
Ability of board to sue and be sued
(k) Each board of trustees may sue and be sued.
Agreements with federal government or between counties
(l) Each board of trustees may make agreements with the federal government or any other person, including agreements between counties to support a regional community college, if the board considers the agreement advisable for the establishment or operation of the community college.
Style of board
(m) Except as provided in § 16-105(i) of this subtitle, each board of trustees shall be styled “the board of trustees of ........ community (or junior) college”.
Corporate seals
(n) Each board of trustees may adopt a corporate seal.

Credits

Added as Education § 16-203 by Acts 1978, c. 22, § 2, eff. July 1, 1978. Amended by Acts 1988, c. 246, § 2, eff. July 1, 1988; Acts 1991, c. 464. Renumbered as Education § 16-103 by Acts 1996, c. 10, § 16, eff. April 9, 1996. Amended by Acts 1996, c. 129, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1996; Acts 1998, c. 21, § 9, eff. April 14, 1998; Acts 2000, c. 654, § 1, eff. July 1, 2000; Acts 2020, c. 628, § 1, eff. May 8, 2020.
Formerly Art. 77A §§ 1, 4, 5.
MD Code, Education, § 16-103, MD EDUC § 16-103
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 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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