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Section 16-601 – Policies; Partnership

    (a)    The establishment of the College of Southern Maryland as a regional college is based on the findings and policies set forth in this section.     (b)    (1)    Charles County Community College has provided higher education opportunities in Calvert County for more than 15 years and in St. Mary’s County for more than 20 years through a contractual arrangement […]

Section 16-602 – Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.     (b)    “Board of Trustees” means the Board of Trustees of the College of Southern Maryland.     (c)    “College” means the College of Southern Maryland, formerly known as the Charles County Community College.     (d)    “Commission” means the Maryland Higher Education Commission.     (e)    “County commissioners” means the elected county commissioners from Calvert, […]

Section 16-603 – Established; Local Educational Agency; Costs; Capital Improvements and Expenditures

    (a)    (1)    There is a College of Southern Maryland, formerly known as the Charles County Community College, located in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties, Maryland.         (2)    With other educational institutions, the College shall provide the services and programs described in § 10-210 of this article.     (b)    The College is an institution of higher education of the State of […]

Section 16-604 – Board of Trustees — Established; Composition; Term; Expenses

    (a)    The government of the College is vested in the Board of Trustees.     (b)    (1)    The Board of Trustees consists of nine members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.         (2)    Of the members:             (i)    Each shall be a resident of the State;             (ii)    Each shall have completed at least 60 hours of accredited college work; […]

Section 16-605 – Board of Trustees — Chairman; Vice Chairman; Meetings; Quorum

    (a)    Each year prior to June 30 the Board of Trustees:         (1)    Shall elect a chair and vice chair from among its members; and         (2)    May elect any other officers it requires.     (b)    (1)    The Board of Trustees shall determine the time and place of its meetings.         (2)    The Board of Trustees may adopt rules for the conduct of its meetings […]

Section 16-606 – Board of Trustees — Powers

    (a)    In addition to the other powers granted and duties imposed by this title, and subject to the authority of the Commission, the Board of Trustees has the powers and duties set forth in this section.     (b)    The Board of Trustees shall exercise general control over the College, keep separate records and minutes, and adopt reasonable rules, […]

Section 16-607 – Board of Trustees — Appointment of Hearing Examiner

    (a)    The Board of Trustees may:         (1)    Appoint an individual, other than the attorney to the Board of Trustees, as hearing examiner; and         (2)    Adopt rules governing proceedings before the hearing examiner.     (b)    The hearing examiner:         (1)    May hold an initial hearing on any matter brought before the Board of Trustees; and         (2)    Shall submit to the Board of Trustees and […]

Section 16-608 – Responsibilities of the President

    The president of the College shall:         (1)    Report directly to the Board of Trustees;         (2)    Recommend the appointment by the Board of Trustees of qualified faculty members and other employees necessary for the efficient administration of the College;         (3)    Recommend the discharge of employees for good cause, provided that any employee with tenure shall be given reasonable notice […]

Section 16-610 – Reporting Requirements

    (a)    Each year the Board of Trustees and the president of the College shall prepare and submit to the county commissioners:         (1)    An annual report;         (2)    An operating budget;         (3)    A capital budget; and         (4)    If required, a long–term capital improvement program.     (b)    The operating budget shall show:         (1)    All revenues estimated for the next fiscal year classified by funds and sources […]