# Education (GED)

## Title 16. Community Colleges

### Subtitle 6. College of Southern Maryland

#### Section 16-607

(a) The Board of Trustees may:

  (1) Appoint an individual, other than the attorney to the Board of Trustees, as hearing examiner; and

  (2) Adopt rules governing proceedings before the hearing examiner.

(b) The hearing examiner:

  (1) May hold an initial hearing on any matter brought before the Board of Trustees; and

  (2) Shall submit to the Board of Trustees and to the parties findings of fact and conclusions of law, a transcript of the proceedings, and exhibits.

(c) The Board of Trustees shall:

  (1) Hear arguments, if requested by a party; and

  (2) After considering the arguments and the record, decide the matter.

(d) The decision of the Board of Trustees may not be appealed.

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