Md. Code, Local Government § 10-303
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 10-303, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§10–303.
Official statutory text
(a) If a county executive is authorized, the county may set the qualifications, term of office, and compensation for the county executive.
(b) A county may provide for the appointment and removal of all county officers except those whose appointment or election is provided for by the Maryland Constitution or public general law.
(c) A county legislative body may enact local laws to:
(1) prevent conflicts between the private interests and public duties of county officers and members of the county legislative body;
(2) govern the conduct and actions of all county officers and members of the county legislative body in the performance of their public duties; and
(3) provide for penalties, including removal from office, for a violation of the local laws or any regulations adopted under the local laws.
(d) A county may provide for a merit system governing the appointment of county officials and employees not elected or appointed under the Maryland Constitution or public general law.
(b) A county may provide for the appointment and removal of all county officers except those whose appointment or election is provided for by the Maryland Constitution or public general law.
(c) A county legislative body may enact local laws to:
(1) prevent conflicts between the private interests and public duties of county officers and members of the county legislative body;
(2) govern the conduct and actions of all county officers and members of the county legislative body in the performance of their public duties; and
(3) provide for penalties, including removal from office, for a violation of the local laws or any regulations adopted under the local laws.
(d) A county may provide for a merit system governing the appointment of county officials and employees not elected or appointed under the Maryland Constitution or public general law.
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