Md. Code, Education § 16-104
This is the official text of Md. Code, Education § 16-104, part of Maryland’s Code, Education — governs public schools and universities in Maryland.
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§16–104.
Official statutory text
(a) Except as provided in § 16–105 of this subtitle, each board of trustees shall appoint a president of each community college under its jurisdiction.
(b) The president:
(1) Shall report directly to the board of trustees;
(2) Shall recommend the appointment by the board of qualified faculty members and other employees necessary for the efficient administration of the community college;
(3) Shall recommend the discharge of employees for good cause; however, any employee with tenure shall be given reasonable notice of the grounds for dismissal and an opportunity to be heard;
(4) Is responsible for the conduct of the community college and for the administration and supervision of its departments; and
(5) Shall attend all meetings of the board, except those involving the president’s personal position as president.
(b) The president:
(1) Shall report directly to the board of trustees;
(2) Shall recommend the appointment by the board of qualified faculty members and other employees necessary for the efficient administration of the community college;
(3) Shall recommend the discharge of employees for good cause; however, any employee with tenure shall be given reasonable notice of the grounds for dismissal and an opportunity to be heard;
(4) Is responsible for the conduct of the community college and for the administration and supervision of its departments; and
(5) Shall attend all meetings of the board, except those involving the president’s personal position as president.
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