Md. Code, Public Utilities § 18-204
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 18-204
in effect(a) An employee organization that is certified or that seeks certification as an exclusive representative under this subtitle shall submit to the labor relations administrator:
(1) a copy of the employee organization’s constitution and bylaws; and
(2) any subsequent change in the employee organization’s constitution or bylaws.
(b) The constitution or bylaws shall include:
(1) a pledge that the employee organization accept members without regard to age, marital status, national origin, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, sex, or gender identity;
(2) the right of members to participate in the affairs of the employee organization;
(3) procedures for periodic elections for officers by secret ballot;
(4) fair procedures governing disciplinary actions;
(5) procedures for the accurate accounting of all income and expenditures;
(6) a requirement that an independent annual financial report be produced; and
(7) the right of members to inspect the organization’s accounts.
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