Section 13-1030 – Failure to Implement Provisions of Act
If the Board of Public Works finds that the Authority or the City of Cumberland has failed to make good faith efforts to implement any responsibility under this Act or a management plan for the Heritage Area, the Board may refuse to obligate, expend, or approve any financial commitment on behalf of the Authority.
Section 13-1031 – Short Title
This subtitle may be cited as the Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority Act.
Section 13-1016 – Management Plan Task Force
For the purpose of reviewing the development of the management plan for the Heritage Area, the Authority shall appoint a task force that includes: (1) Members of the General Assembly who reside in Allegany County; (2) A representative of each of: (i) The Board of County Commissioners of Allegany County; (ii) The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park […]
Section 13-1017 – Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority Financing Fund
(a) There is a Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority Financing Fund. (b) The Authority shall use the Fund as a continuing, nonlapsing, revolving fund for carrying out the purposes of this subtitle. No part of the Fund may revert or be credited to the General Fund or to any other special fund of the State. (c) The […]
Section 13-1018 – Bond Issues
(a) Subject to this part, the Authority may at any time and from time to time issue bonds for any corporate purpose, including the establishment of reserves and the payment of interest. (b) The Authority: (1) Shall by resolution authorize any bonds that it issues; and (2) May secure the bonds by a trust agreement between the Authority and […]
Section 13-1019 – Bonds Payable From Receipts of Authority
The bonds of any issue shall be payable solely from the property or receipts of the Authority, including, without limitation: (1) Fees, charges, or other revenues payable to the Authority; (2) Payments by financial institutions, insurance companies, or others pursuant to letters or lines of credit, policies of insurance, or purchase agreements; (3) Investment earnings from funds or […]
Section 13-1005 – Membership
(a) The Authority consists of: (1) Six members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate; (2) One representative of the United States Department of the Interior, as designated by the Department of the Interior; (3) One representative of the Maryland Historical Trust; and (4) One representative of the Mayor and City Council of the City […]
Section 13-1006 – Quorum; Required Vote; Meetings; Compensation
(a) Five members of the Authority are a quorum. (b) Actions of the Authority must receive the affirmative vote of at least four members. (c) The Authority shall determine the times and places of its meetings. (d) A member of the Authority: (1) May not receive compensation; but (2) Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, […]
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 […]