Section 15-205 – Established

    There is a Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals.

Section 15-206 – Independent Unit

    The Appeals Board is an independent unit of the Executive Branch of the State government and, except by statute, may not be made a part of another unit of the State government.

Section 15-207 – Membership

    (a)    The Appeals Board consists of 3 members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.     (b)    Each member of the Appeals Board shall:         (1)    be qualified to serve in a quasi-judicial capacity; and         (2)    have a thorough knowledge of procurement practices and processes.     (c)    Before taking office, each appointee to the Appeals Board shall take […]

Section 15-208 – Chairman of Appeals Board

    From among the members of the Appeals Board, the Governor shall designate a chairman.

Section 15-209 – Full-Time Duties; Compensation; Staff

    (a)    Each member of the Appeals Board shall devote full time to the duties of office.     (b)    Each member of the Appeals Board is entitled to:         (1)    compensation in accordance with the State budget; and         (2)    reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.     (c)    The Appeals Board may employ a staff in […]

Section 15-210 – Regulations

    In accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article, the Appeals Board shall adopt regulations that provide for informal, expeditious, and inexpensive resolution of appeals before the Appeals Board.

Section 15-211 – Jurisdiction; Finality of Decisions

    (a)    The Appeals Board shall have jurisdiction to hear and decide all appeals arising from the final action of a unit:         (1)    on a protest relating to the formation of a procurement contract, including a violation of § 13–212.1 of this article; or         (2)    except for a contract claim relating to a lease of real property, on a […]

Section 15-212 – Authority of Appeals Board as to Subpoenas, Oaths, and Testimony

    (a)    In connection with a proceeding authorized under this subtitle, the Appeals Board may:         (1)    administer oaths;         (2)    certify to all official acts; and         (3)    at the request of a party to the proceeding:             (i)    issue subpoenas for the attendance and testimony of witnesses or the production of documents; and             (ii)    compel the testimony of witnesses.     (b)    If a person fails to […]