# Economic Development (GEC)

## Title 12. Local Development Authorities and Resources

### Subtitle 11. Allegany Regional Recreational Economic Development Authority

#### Section 12-1101

In this subtitle, "Authority" means the Allegany Regional Recreational Economic Development Authority.

#### Section 12-1102

There is an Allegany Regional Recreational Economic Development Authority in Allegany County.

#### Section 12-1103

The Authority consists of the following members:

(1) the President of the Allegany County Commissioners, or the President's designee;

(2) the President of Frostburg State University, or the President's designee;

(3) the President of Allegany College, or the President's designee;

(4) the mayor of Cumberland, or the mayor's designee;

(5) the mayor of Frostburg, or the mayor's designee;

(6) the President of the Allegany County Board of Education, or the President's designee; and

(7) one member who is a resident of Allegany County designated by the members of the General Assembly that represent Allegany County.

#### Section 12-1104

(a) The Authority may manage appropriated funds from Allegany County, the municipal corporations of Cumberland and Frostburg, and the State.

(b) The Authority may receive donated services from professionals as necessary to carry out this subtitle.

(c) The Authority may supervise, manage, and terminate staff and consultants as necessary.

#### Section 12-1105

A member of the Authority:

(1) may not receive compensation as a member of the Authority; but

(2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

#### Section 12-1106

(a) The Authority shall support the development and construction of regional recreation facilities to benefit residents and the economic development of Allegany County, including:

  (1) athletic fields;

  (2) indoor athletic facilities; and

  (3) other facilities designed to create recreational tourism.

(b) On or before October 31, 2025, and each October 31 thereafter, the Authority shall report its activities to the Governor and, in accordance with Sec. 2-1257 of the State Government Article, to the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, the House Appropriations Committee, and the House Ways and Means Committee.

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Md. Code Ann., Econ. Dev. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)