Section 13-1007 – Executive Director
(a) With the approval of the Governor, the Authority shall appoint an Executive Director, who is the Chief Administrative Officer and Secretary of the Authority. (b) The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Authority, subject to the concurrence of the Governor. (c) The Executive Director shall: (1) Direct and supervise the administrative affairs and activities of the […]
Section 13-1008 – General Powers of Authority
In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Authority may: (1) Adopt and alter an official seal; (2) Sue and be sued, plead, and be impleaded; (3) Adopt bylaws to regulate its affairs and the conduct of its business; (4) In accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article, adopt regulations to […]
Section 13-1008.1 – Motor Vehicle Parking Regulations
(a) The Authority may adopt and enforce regulations for the parking of motor vehicles in and on any facilities or property the Authority owns or controls. (b) The regulations shall: (1) Be reasonably necessary for the efficient operation of facilities or property owned or controlled by the Authority; (2) Provide for a uniform system for accessible parking for individuals […]
Section 13-1009 – Property Interests
(a) This section does not affect the right of the Authority to acquire an option or institute any condemnation proceeding for later acquisition of property once the approval required by this section occurs. (b) (1) Subject to annual appropriations and this subtitle, the Authority may acquire in its own name, by gift, purchase, or condemnation, any real or […]
Section 13-1010 – Duties of Authority
The Authority shall: (1) Administer the Heritage Area in accordance with this subtitle; (2) Subject to § 13-1011 of this subtitle, develop a management plan for the Heritage Area; (3) Preserve or assist in the preservation of buildings, structures, and settings of historic value in the Heritage Area; (4) Conduct activities to educate the public about the history and […]
Section 13-1011 – Management Plan — Contents
Subject to § 13-1012 of this subtitle, within 18 months after the date on which the Authority conducts its first meeting, the Authority shall develop and submit to the Maryland Historical Trust a management plan that: (1) Specifies the goals and objectives for the preservation, development, and management of the Heritage Area; (2) Provides an inventory of […]
Section 13-1012 – Management Plan — Public Hearing; Notice
(a) At least 30 days before submitting a management plan to the Maryland Historical Trust under § 13-1011 of this subtitle, the Authority shall: (1) Hold a public hearing in the City of Cumberland for the purpose of soliciting public comment; and (2) Submit the management plan to, and obtain the preliminary approval of, the Mayor and City […]
Section 13-804 – Reports
(a) On September 15 of each calendar year, each issuer shall submit a report, approved in writing by its bond counsel, to the Secretary containing the following information: (1) The amount of the total allocation of the Maryland State ceiling allocated in that year to the issuer prior to September 15; (2) The amount and type of bonds […]
Section 13-1013 – Management Plan — Approval or Disapproval of Plan by Maryland Historical Trust
(a) Within 90 days after receipt from the Authority of a management plan, the Maryland Historical Trust shall approve or disapprove the plan. (b) (1) Unless the Maryland Historical Trust determines that a management plan would adequately carry out the purposes of this subtitle, it may not approve the management plan. (2) In considering whether to approve a management […]
Section 13-805 – Reversion of Allocations; Reallocation
(a) All allocations of the Maryland State ceiling previously made during any calendar year shall automatically revert to the Secretary’s reserve on October 1 of such calendar year except with respect to allocations for which: (1) Bonds have been issued; (2) With the approval of the issuer, a preliminary official statement has been distributed by the underwriters in […]