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

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

The Authority consists of the following members: the President of the Allegany County Commissioners, or the President’s designee; the President of Frostburg State University, or the President’s designee; the President of Allegany College, or the President’s designee; the mayor of Cumberland, or the mayor’s designee; the mayor of Frostburg, or the mayor’s designee; the President of the Allegany County Board of Education, or the President’s designee; and one member who is a resident of Allegany County designated by the members of the General Assembly that represent Allegany County.

The Authority may manage appropriated funds from Allegany County, the municipal corporations of Cumberland and Frostburg, and the State. The Authority may receive donated services from professionals as necessary to carry out this subtitle. The Authority may supervise, manage, and terminate staff and consultants as necessary.

A member of the Authority: may not receive compensation as a member of the Authority; but is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

The Authority shall support the development and construction of regional recreation facilities to benefit residents and the economic development of Allegany County, including: athletic fields; indoor athletic facilities; and other facilities designed to create recreational tourism. On or before October 31, 2025, and each October 31 thereafter, the Authority shall report its activities to the Governor and, in accordance with § 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.