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<section article="ged" article_name="Education" number="24-904" title_number="24" title_name="Miscellaneous Education Agencies" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Northeast Maryland Higher Education Advisory Board">
  <level label="a">
    <text>In addition to the other powers expressly granted and duties imposed by this title, and subject to the authority of the Commission, the Board has only the powers and duties set forth in this section.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="b">
    <text>The Board shall:</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>Assist and support the development of higher education in Cecil County and Harford County;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>Assist in setting the missions of and accomplishing the goals and objectives of the sites in Cecil County and Harford County;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="3">
      <text>Advise the Center, site coordinators, and the supervisory staff to whom the coordinators report on programs offered and facility utilization;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="4">
      <text>Provide guidance and support in identifying institutions and programs to serve higher education and workforce needs in Cecil County and Harford County;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="5">
      <text>Assist with the marketing and promotion of programs offered at the Center and sites;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="6">
      <text>Facilitate interactions among the business, nonprofit, education, and military communities;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="7">
      <text>Keep separate records and minutes; and</text>
    </level>
    <level label="8">
      <text>Adopt reasonable rules, regulations, or bylaws to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.</text>
    </level>
  </level>
  <level label="c">
    <text>The Board may apply, accept, and expend any gift, appropriation, or grant from the State, county, or federal government or any other person.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="d">
    <text>The Board may make agreements with the federal, State, or a county government or any other person, if it considers the agreement advisable for the support of higher education.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="e">
    <text>The Board may adopt a corporate seal.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="f">
    <text>In addition to other reports that may be required by the Commission, the Board shall:</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>Keep records that are consistent with sound business practices and accounting records using generally accepted accounting principles;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>Cause an audit by an independent certified public accountant to be made of the accounts and transactions of the Center at the conclusion of each fiscal year; and</text>
    </level>
    <level label="3">
      <text>For any State money, be subject to an audit by the Office of Legislative Audits, in accordance with §§ 2–1220 through 2–1227 of the State Government Article.</text>
    </level>
  </level>
</section>
