Section 13-1003 – Membership
(a) (1) The Council consists of the members described in this subsection. (2) The voting members of the Council are: (i) from Cecil County, three commissioners, appointed by the Board of County Commissioners; (ii) from Kent County, the three commissioners; (iii) from Queen Anne’s County, three commissioners, appointed by the Board of County Commissioners; (iv) three municipal elected officials, one from each […]
Section 13-1004 – Chair
The Council shall elect a chair from among its members.
Section 13-807 – Legal Advisor
The Council may: (1) select and retain its own legal counsel; or (2) use the Attorney General as its legal counsel.
Section 13-1005 – Compensation
A member of the Council is not entitled to compensation as a member of the Council.
Section 13-808 – Financial Support
(a) The State and Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties may jointly finance the Council and its activities. (b) (1) The State may provide financial support to the Council to assist in carrying out the activities of the Council. (2) (i) On or before August 1 of each year, the Council shall submit its proposed work programs and operating budget for […]
Section 13-1006 – Executive Director
(a) The Council may employ an Executive Director. (b) The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Council.
Section 13-809 – Bylaws and Rules
The Council may adopt bylaws and rules for the conduct of its business and to carry out its mission.
Section 13-810 – Cooperation
The Council shall cooperate with State and local units that have relevant statutory functions and duties.
Section 13-728 – Established; Purposes
(a) There is a Western Maryland Regional Tourism Bureau in the Council. (b) The purposes of the Bureau are to: (1) develop advertising and marketing programs to disseminate information about the region; (2) stimulate tourism in the region; (3) encourage the development of the region’s recreational areas and facilities; (4) promote business and job opportunities in the region through tourism; (5) develop […]
Section 13-729 – Membership
(a) The Executive Board of the Bureau consists of the following 15 members: (1) from Allegany County: (i) two members appointed by the commissioners; (ii) two members appointed by the county Chamber of Commerce; and (iii) one member appointed by the members of the Allegany County delegation to the General Assembly from the members of the Council who are in […]