Md. Code, Local Government § 12-503
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 12-503, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§12–503.
Official statutory text
(a) This section applies to all counties, except Baltimore City.
(b) The governing body of a county has control over county roads.
(c) The governing body of a county may appoint:
(1) road supervisors; and
(2) civil engineers to oversee the grading, construction, and repair of county roads.
(d) A civil engineer appointed in accordance with subsection (c) of this section shall:
(1) hold office for a term, with a salary, under a bond, and subject to regulations of the governing body calculated to secure competent officers and a faithful discharge of duty; and
(2) direct and manage the grading, construction, and repair of county roads.
(b) The governing body of a county has control over county roads.
(c) The governing body of a county may appoint:
(1) road supervisors; and
(2) civil engineers to oversee the grading, construction, and repair of county roads.
(d) A civil engineer appointed in accordance with subsection (c) of this section shall:
(1) hold office for a term, with a salary, under a bond, and subject to regulations of the governing body calculated to secure competent officers and a faithful discharge of duty; and
(2) direct and manage the grading, construction, and repair of county roads.
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