Section 13-1206 – Powers
The Partnership may: (1) adopt a seal; (2) sue or be sued; (3) adopt bylaws and rules for the conduct of its business; (4) enter into contracts and other legal instruments; (5) accept grants, contributions, or other assistance of any kind from the federal government, the State, a local government, a college or university, or other public or private source; […]
Section 13-1207 – Duties
To further the purposes of this subtitle, the Partnership shall: (1) foster collaborative efforts, including public–private partnerships and memoranda of understanding, among government agencies, military installations, educational institutions, businesses, nonprofit organizations, individuals, and other entities in the region to: (i) share resources, including existing manufacturing infrastructure; (ii) cooperate in the development of new products and processes; and (iii) bridge […]
Section 13-1208 – Applicability of Laws
(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Partnership is exempt from Title 10 and Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article. (2) The Partnership, its Board, and its employees are subject to Title 12, Subtitle 4 and Title 14, Subtitle 3 of the State Finance and Procurement Article. (b) The officers and […]
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 13-902 – Established
(a) There is a Mid–Shore Regional Council. (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 regional planning and development unit for the region. (2) The purposes of the Council are to: (i) foster the physical, economic, […]
Section 13-903 – Membership
(a) (1) The Council consists of the members described in this subsection. (2) The voting members of the Council are: (i) from Caroline County, two commissioners, appointed by the Board of County Commissioners; (ii) from Dorchester County, two members of the county council, appointed by the county council; (iii) from Talbot County, two members of the county council, appointed by the […]
Section 13-904 – Chair
The Council shall elect a chair from among its members.
Section 13-905 – Compensation
A member of the Council is not entitled to compensation as a member of the Council.
Section 13-906 – Executive Director
(a) The Council may employ an Executive Director. (b) The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Council.