Section 24-1003 – Membership
(a) The Board consists of the following voting members: (1) One representative of each of the 4–year institutions of higher education offering a Commission–approved program at Frederick CREST and at a site, appointed by the institution; (2) The following nine representatives, appointed in accordance with the bylaws of the Board: (i) Five members of the Frederick County Business Roundtable […]
Section 24-1004 – Powers and Duties
(a) In addition to the other powers expressly granted and duties imposed by this subtitle, and subject to the authority of the Commission, the Board has only the powers and duties set forth in this section. (b) The Board shall: (1) Operate and exercise general control over Frederick CREST; (2) Assist and support the development of higher education in […]
Section 24-1101 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Program. (c) “Corps participant” means an individual who participates in the Program and: (1) Is between the ages of 17 years old and 23 years old; (2) Is eligible for in–State tuition; (3) Has obtained a high school diploma or GED; […]
Section 24-1102 – Program Established
(a) There is a Maryland Corps Program in the State administered and managed by the Board. (b) The purpose of the Program is to: (1) Provide meaningful service opportunities to at least 100 corps participants that will address the social needs of the community; (2) Equip corps participants with the skills that will enable them to successfully make the […]
Section 24-1103 – Board of Directors
(a) A Board of Directors shall administer and manage the Program. (b) The Board consists of the following members: (1) Two members appointed by the President of the Senate; (2) Two members appointed by the Speaker of the House; and (3) Three members appointed by the Governor. (c) In making appointments to the Board, the President, Speaker, and Governor shall consider: […]
Section 24-1104 – Staff and Technical Support
The Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism within the Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives shall provide: (1) Staff and other support to the Board; and (2) Technical and other assistance to the operator selected under § 24–1105 of this subtitle.
Section 24-1105 – Request for Proposals (Rfp)
(a) On or before June 1, 2017, the Board shall issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an operator for the Program. (b) The operator shall meet the qualifications established by the Board. (c) The RFP shall include the following elements and expectations for the operator: (1) Identifying meaningful service opportunities for corps participants that address the social needs […]
Section 24-1106 – Participants — Term; Stipend
A corps participant: (1) Shall serve for at least 9 months with a nonprofit organization or government agency that has a focus on community or other service, civic engagement, volunteerism, or other activities or experiences with a similar mission; and (2) Is eligible for a monetary stipend in an amount determined by the Board of up to […]
Section 24-518 – Bond Issue; When Payable
The bonds that the Commission issues shall: (1) Be issued at, above, or below par value, for cash or other valuable consideration, and mature at a time or times, whether as serial bonds or as term bonds or both, not exceeding 30 years from their respective dates of issue; (2) Bear interest at the fixed or variable […]
Section 24-706 – Regulations
The Center shall adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this subtitle.