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<section article="ged" article_name="Education" number="16-608" title_number="16" title_name="Community Colleges" subtitle_number="6" subtitle_name="College of Southern Maryland">
  <text>The president of the College shall:</text>
  <level label="1">
    <text>Report directly to the Board of Trustees;</text>
  </level>
  <level label="2">
    <text>Recommend the appointment by the Board of Trustees of qualified faculty members and other employees necessary for the efficient administration of the College;</text>
  </level>
  <level label="3">
    <text>Recommend the discharge of employees for good cause, provided that any employee with tenure shall be given reasonable notice of the grounds for dismissal and an opportunity to be heard;</text>
  </level>
  <level label="4">
    <text>Be responsible for the conduct of the College and for the administration and supervision of its departments; and</text>
  </level>
  <level label="5">
    <text>Attend all meetings of the Board of Trustees, except those involving the position of president.</text>
  </level>
</section>
