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 13-1004 – Authority Established
(a) There is a body corporate and politic known as the Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority. (b) The Authority is an instrumentality of the State and a public corporation by that name, style, and title. (c) The Authority is an independent unit in the Executive Branch of the State government. (d) The exercise by the Authority of the […]
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 […]
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 […]