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§ 9-916. Operation

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEnvironment

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Environment
Title 9. Water, Ice, & Sanitary Facilities (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 9. Water and Sewer Authorities
Part III. Board of Directors; Powers of Authorities
MD Code, Environment, § 9-916
§ 9-916. Operation
Currentness
Quorum; majority vote of directors present at valid meeting
(a)(1) A majority of the full authorized membership of the board of directors of an authority is a quorum to do business.
(2) Unless the bylaws require a larger number, the board may take any action by a majority vote of the directors present at a validly called meeting.
Times and places of meetings
(b) The board shall determine the times and places of its meetings.
Compensation of a citizen director
(c)(1) A citizen director is entitled to the compensation set by:
(i) The governing body of the single political subdivision that incorporated or continues the authority; or
(ii) The governing bodies of the member political subdivisions.
(2) However, the compensation for a citizen director may not be increased or decreased during the term of the director.
(3) A director who is also a member of the governing body of a political subdivision may not receive compensation for service as a director.
Powers of the board
(d) The board may:
(1) Set the number of officers, agents, and employees that the board considers proper;
(2) Set the powers, duties, and compensation for these employees; and
(3) Elect or appoint any director as an officer, agent, or employee.

Credits

Added by Acts 1985, c. 173, § 2.
MD Code, Environment, § 9-916, MD ENVIR § 9-916
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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