# Education (GED)

## Title 16. Community Colleges

### Subtitle 4. County Provisions

#### Section 16-407

(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.

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