Md. Code, Environment § 9-916
This is the official text of Md. Code, Environment § 9-916, part of Maryland’s Code, Environment — governs environmental protection.
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§9–916.
Official statutory text
(a) (1) A majority of the full authorized membership of the board of directors of an authority is a quorum to do business.
(2) Unless the bylaws require a larger number, the board may take any action by a majority vote of the directors present at a validly called meeting.
(b) The board shall determine the times and places of its meetings.
(c) (1) A citizen director is entitled to the compensation set by:
(i) The governing body of the single political subdivision that incorporated or continues the authority; or
(ii) The governing bodies of the member political subdivisions.
(2) However, the compensation for a citizen director may not be increased or decreased during the term of the director.
(3) A director who is also a member of the governing body of a political subdivision may not receive compensation for service as a director.
(d) The board may:
(1) Set the number of officers, agents, and employees that the board considers proper;
(2) Set the powers, duties, and compensation for these employees; and
(3) Elect or appoint any director as an officer, agent, or employee.
(2) Unless the bylaws require a larger number, the board may take any action by a majority vote of the directors present at a validly called meeting.
(b) The board shall determine the times and places of its meetings.
(c) (1) A citizen director is entitled to the compensation set by:
(i) The governing body of the single political subdivision that incorporated or continues the authority; or
(ii) The governing bodies of the member political subdivisions.
(2) However, the compensation for a citizen director may not be increased or decreased during the term of the director.
(3) A director who is also a member of the governing body of a political subdivision may not receive compensation for service as a director.
(d) The board may:
(1) Set the number of officers, agents, and employees that the board considers proper;
(2) Set the powers, duties, and compensation for these employees; and
(3) Elect or appoint any director as an officer, agent, or employee.
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