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 13-808 – 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 13-809 – 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 13-801 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Commissioner” means a member of the Board of County Commissioners of Somerset County or Worcester County or a member of the County Council of Wicomico County. (c) “Council” means the Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland. (d) “Executive Director” means the Executive Director of […]
Section 13-802 – Established
(a) There is a Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland. (b) (1) The Council is a tax-exempt body politic and corporate. (2) The Council is an independent unit that the Governor may not place in a principal department. (c) (1) The Council is a cooperative planning and development unit for the region. (2) The purposes of the Council are […]
Section 13-803 – Membership
(a) (1) The Council consists of the members described in this subsection. (2) The voting members of the Council are: (i) from Somerset County, the five commissioners; (ii) from Wicomico County: 1. the County Executive; and 2. four members of the county council, appointed by the county council; (iii) from Worcester County, five commissioners, appointed by the Board of County Commissioners; (iv) three municipal […]
Section 13-804 – Chair
The Council shall elect a chair from among its members.
Section 13-805 – Compensation
A member of the Council is not entitled to compensation as a member of the Council.
Section 13-806 – Executive Director
(a) The Council may employ an executive director. (b) The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Council.