§ 16–407
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 16-407 (2026)
Title 16. Community Colleges
Subtitle 4. County Provisions
§ 16–407LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board of Community College Trustees for Frederick County consists of seven members. Of the members:
(1)
Each shall be a resident of Frederick County; and
(2)
Each shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, for a term of 5 years.
(b)
(1)
A member of the Board of Community College Trustees may not serve more than three consecutive 5–year terms.
(2)
A member of the Frederick County Board of Education may not serve on the Board of Community College Trustees.
(c)
Each member of the Board is entitled to $500 a year for expenses.
(d)
Each meeting of the Board shall include an opportunity for public comment.
(e)
(1)
The Board shall make a video or audio recording of each meeting of the Board.
(2)
The Board shall make a recording required under paragraph (1) of this subsection available to the public on the Board’s website without charge and, to the extent practicable, within 2 business days after the recording is made.
(f)
(1)
The Board shall maintain in perpetuity a video or audio recording required under subsection (e) of this section and any minutes of the Board.
(2)
The Board may transcribe a video recording required under subsection (e) of this section if:
(i)
The video recording has been maintained for at least 5 years; and
(ii)
The transcribed video recording is maintained in perpetuity.
(g)
As part of ongoing training for Board members and at least every 2 years, the Board members shall undergo training specific to board governance, structure, responsibilities, and roles.