§ 14-104. Powers and duties of Board
West's Annotated Code of MarylandEducationEffective: July 1, 2019
Effective: July 1, 2019
MD Code, Education, § 14-104
§ 14-104. Powers and duties of Board
(a) In addition to any other powers granted and duties imposed by this subtitle, and subject to the provisions of Title 11 of this article and any other restrictions imposed by law by specific reference to the University or by any trust agreement involving a pledge of property or money, the Board of Regents:
(b) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the University may:
(c) In addition to the powers set forth in Title 19 of this article and subject to the approval of the Board of Public Works, the University may borrow money from any source for any corporate purpose, including working capital for its operations, reserve funds or interest, and mortgage, pledge, or otherwise encumber the property or funds of the University, and contract with or engage the services of any person in connection with any financing, including financial institutions, issuers of credit, or insurers.
(d)(1) The Board of Regents may adopt rules and regulations not inconsistent with law for the government and management of the University.
(3) Except with respect to classified employee grievance appeals, Title 10, Subtitles 1 and 2 of the State Government Article (“Administrative Procedure Act1”) are not applicable to the Board of Regents.
(e) The Board of Regents may review or adopt policies and procedures of the University with respect to:
(f) The Board of Regents may prepare and submit annual budgets and spend funds budgeted for nonsalary items on appropriate activities.
(g) Subject to any applicable State law, rule, or regulation, the Board of Regents may contract with any person to receive or provide services, research, training, or demonstrations.
(h)(1)(i) On the recommendation of the President, and in accordance with the requirements of Title 3 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article, the Board of Regents shall establish general standards and guidelines governing the appointment, compensation, advancement, tenure, and termination of all faculty, executive staff, and professional administrative personnel in the University.
(iii) By September 1 of each year, the Board of Regents shall submit an annual position accountability report to the Department of Budget and Management, the Department of Legislative Services, and the Maryland Higher Education Commission reporting the total positions created and the cost and the funding source for any positions created by the University in the previous fiscal year.
(i) In accordance with the requirements of Title 3 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article, the Board of Regents shall establish general policies and guidelines governing the appointment, compensation, advancement, tenure, and termination of all classified personnel.
(j) The Board of Regents shall:
(k)(1) The Board of Regents shall appoint a President of the University who shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the University and the Chief of Staff for the Board of Regents.
(l)(1) The Board of Regents may apply for, accept, and spend any gift or grant from the federal government, any foundation, or any other person.
(m) The Board of Regents may perform any other duty necessary to carry out its powers.
(n)(1) The President shall develop an overall plan that is consistent with the statewide plan for higher education and the Charter that:
(o)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the University shall use the statewide Financial Management Information System administered by the Department of Budget and Management as its accounting, budgeting, personnel, and payroll systems.
(p) The Legislative Auditor shall audit all expenditures and accounts of the University in accordance with §§ 2-1220 through 2-1227 of the State Government Article.
(q)(1) The Board of Regents:
(3)(i) Title 12, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article (“Maryland Tort Claims Act2”) applies to claims or actions against the University, the Board of Regents, and employees of the University.
(r)(1) Except as provided in subsection (k)(1) of this section, the Board of Regents may delegate any part of its authority over the affairs of the University to the President.
Credits
Added as Education § 13-204 by Acts 1978, c. 22, § 2, eff. July 1, 1978. Amended by Acts 1985, c. 10, § 3. Renumbered as Education § 14-104 and amended by Acts 1988, c. 246, § 2, eff. July 1, 1988. Amended by Acts 1993, c. 10, §§ 4, 5; Acts 1994, c. 485, § 1, eff. July 1, 1994; Acts 1995, c. 3, § 1, eff. March 7, 1995; Acts 1995, c. 346, § 1, eff. July 1, 1995; Acts 1996, c. 349, § 13, eff. July 1, 1996; Acts 1997, c. 635, § 9, eff. July 1, 1997; Acts 1997, c. 636, § 9, eff. July 1, 1997; Acts 1997, c. 743, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1997; Acts 2001, c. 341, § 1, eff. July 1, 2001; Acts 2004, c. 273, §§ 1, 2, 3, eff. July 1, 2004; Acts 2005, c. 25, § 1, eff. April 12, 2005; Acts 2006, c. 44, §§ 1, 6, eff. April 8, 2006; Acts 2006, c. 231, § 1, eff. July 1, 2006; Acts 2006, c. 255, § 1, eff. July 1, 2006; Acts 2007, c. 5, § 1, eff. March 22, 2007; Acts 2008, c. 36, § 6, eff. April 8, 2008; Acts 2014, c. 104, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2014; Acts 2014, c. 633, § 1, eff. July 1, 2014; Acts 2017, c. 592, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2017; Acts 2019, c. 8, § 5.
MD Code, Education, § 14-104, MD EDUC § 14-104
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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