Md. Code, Local Government, Title 28

Md. Code, Local Government, Title 28
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Md. Code, Local Government § 28-1A-03

(a) (1) The Commission consists of five residents of Montgomery County appointed by the Montgomery County Executive and confirmed by the Montgomery County Council. (2) Members of the Commission shall be appointed on or before January 1, 2019, and every 4 years thereafter. (b) A member of the Commission may not: (1) be employed by the Montgomery County Board of Education; or (2) have a relative who is a member of the Montgomery County Board of Education. (c) A member of the Commission may be removed by the Montgomery County Council for the same causes and subject to the same procedures as set forth in § 3–901(g) of the Education Article.

Md. Code, Local Government § 28-1A-04

(a) The Commission shall elect a chair from among its members. (b) The Commission shall determine the times and places of its meetings. (c) (1) A majority of the members of the Commission is a quorum. (2) Action by the Commission requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the Commission members present. (d) The Montgomery County government shall provide staff for the Commission.

Md. Code, Local Government § 28-1A-05

(a) The Commission shall study the salaries of the members of the Montgomery County Board of Education. (b) The Commission shall issue a report to the members of the Montgomery County delegation to the General Assembly on or before September 1, 2019, and every 4 years thereafter, regarding its recommendations for the appropriate compensation for members of the Montgomery County Board of Education, including: (1) any additional stipend for the president of the county board; and (2) a scholarship amount to be awarded to a student member of the county board who completes a full term on the county board to be applied toward the student’s higher education costs.

Md. Code, Local Government § 28-1A-06

In formulating its report and recommendations, the Commission shall consider for each member of the Montgomery County Board of Education: (1) the scope of responsibilities of a county board member; (2) the education, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of a county board member; (3) the salaries of similar county board members in other jurisdictions; (4) the time required to perform the duties of a county board member; (5) the salaries of subordinate employees under the direct supervision of the county board; (6) the volume and workload of the county board; and (7) any other relevant information.

Md. Code, Local Government § 28-1A-07

After reviewing the Commission’s report and recommendations, the members of the Montgomery County delegation to the General Assembly may introduce legislation to alter the salary of members of the Montgomery County Board of Education.

Md. Code, Local Government § 28-103

(a) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Commission consists of the following members: (1) one member from the Democratic Central Committee of Allegany County; (2) one member from the Republican Central Committee of Allegany County; (3) one member from the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce; (4) one member from the Allegany–Garrett Counties Fire and Rescue Association, from Allegany County; (5) one member from the Allegany County Farm Bureau; (6) one member from the League of Women Voters of Allegany County; and (7) one member from the Western Maryland Central Labor Council. (b) On or before July 14, 2016, and on or before July 14 each fourth year thereafter, the County Commissioners of Allegany County shall request that each organization listed in subsection (a) of this section recommend an appointee to the county commissioners on or before the following August 1. (c) (1) The County Commissioners of Allegany County shall appoint the individual recommended by each organization listed in subsection (a) of this section. (2) If any organization fails to make a recommendation to the county commissioners on or before August 1, the county commissioners shall appoint a substitute public member to the Commission to serve through the following January 30. (3) A member of the Commission appointed under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection may not be: (i) an Allegany County official or employee; or (ii) an official or employee of any office studied by the Commission. (4) The county commissioners shall make their appointments to the Commission final on or before September 29 of the year of the recommendations under subsection (b) of this section.

Md. Code, Local Government § 28-105

(a) Five members of the Commission are a quorum. (b) The Commission shall meet on or before the December 31 immediately following appointment. (c) A member of the Commission: (1) may not receive compensation as a member of the Commission; but (2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses as authorized by the County Commissioners of Allegany County.

Md. Code, Local Government § 28-106

(a) The Commission shall study the salaries of: (1) the County Commissioners of Allegany County; (2) the Allegany County Board of Education; (3) the Allegany County Board of License Commissioners; (4) the Allegany County Board of Elections; (5) the judges of the Orphans’ Court for Allegany County; and (6) the Sheriff of Allegany County. (b) On or before January 29 of the year following appointment, the Commission shall make recommendations to the County Commissioners of Allegany County regarding salaries of the offices listed in subsection (a) of this section. (c) Before the Commission submits its recommendations as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Commission shall meet with each individual who holds an office listed in subsection (a) of this section to: (1) acquaint the Commission with the duties and responsibilities of those public officials; (2) obtain any additional information that the Commission believes would be helpful to complete its work; and (3) provide an opportunity for the public officials to express their opinions about the appropriate compensation for the offices.

Md. Code, Local Government § 28-107

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section and Article III, § 35 of the Maryland Constitution, the County Commissioners of Allegany County, by local law, shall set the salary for each office included in the recommendations. (b) The County Commissioners of Allegany County may accept, reduce, or reject, but may not increase, the recommendations of the Commission.

Md. Code, Local Government § 28-203

(a) Subject to subsections (b) and (d) of this section, the Commission consists of the following members: (1) one member from the Democratic Central Committee of Washington County; (2) one member from the Republican Central Committee of Washington County; (3) one member from the Washington County Chamber of Commerce; (4) one member from the Washington County Farm Bureau; (5) one member from the League of Women Voters of Washington County; (6) one member from the Western Maryland Central Labor Council; (7) one member from the Cumberland Valley Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.; (8) one member from the Joint Veterans Council of Washington County; and (9) one at–large member who is a resident selected by the County Commissioners of Washington County. (b) Each member shall be a registered voter of Washington County who in the previous 4 years has voted in at least two elections, at least one of which was in the gubernatorial election year. (c) On or before March 31, 2016, and on or before March 31 each fourth year thereafter, the County Commissioners of Washington County shall request that each organization listed in subsection (a) of this section recommend an appointee to the county commissioners on or before the following May 15. (d) (1) The County Commissioners of Washington County shall appoint the individual recommended by each organization listed in subsection (a) of this section. (2) If an organization fails to make a recommendation to the county commissioners on or before June 1, the members who have been appointed to the Commission shall meet, solicit prospective members from the public, and select by majority vote a qualified substitute public member to the Commission to serve through the following December 1. (3) A member of the Commission may not be an elected official or an employee of an official whose salary the Commission studies.

Md. Code, Local Government § 28-205

(a) Five members of the Commission are a quorum. (b) The Commission shall meet on or before the June 30 immediately following appointment. (c) A member of the Commission may not receive compensation as a member of the Commission. (d) The County Commissioners of Washington County shall provide professional staff to the Commission as necessary for the Commission to issue its report.

Md. Code, Local Government § 28-206

(a) The Commission shall hold at least one public hearing every 4 years. (b) The Commission shall publish notice of each hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the county. (c) The County Commissioners of Washington County shall provide money necessary for the Commission to advertise its hearings so that the public receives sufficient notice and an opportunity to attend and present testimony at the hearings.

Md. Code, Local Government § 28-207

(a) The Commission shall study the salaries of: (1) the County Commissioners of Washington County; (2) the Washington County Board of Education; (3) the Washington County Board of Liquor License Commissioners; (4) the judges of the Orphans’ Court for Washington County; and (5) the Treasurer of Washington County. (b) On or before the December 1 following appointment, the Commission shall issue a report that contains recommendations to the County Commissioners of Washington County for review and consideration.

Md. Code, Local Government § 28-208

In formulating its report and recommendations, the Commission shall consider for each office: (1) the scope of responsibilities of the office; (2) the education, skills, abilities, licensure, and certification required to perform the duties of the office; (3) the salaries of similar offices in other jurisdictions; (4) the time required to perform the duties of the office; (5) the salaries of subordinate employees under the direct supervision of the office; (6) the volume of workload of the office; and (7) any other relevant information.

Md. Code, Local Government § 28-209

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section and Article III, § 35 of the Maryland Constitution, within 60 days after receiving the recommendations of the Commission under § 28–207(b) of this subtitle, the County Commissioners of Washington County, by local law, shall set the salary for each office included in the recommendations. (b) The County Commissioners of Washington County may accept, reduce, or reject, but may not increase, the recommendations of the Commission.
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