# Education (GED)

## Title 3. Establishment of County Boards of Education

### Subtitle 1. General Provisions

#### Section 3-114

(a) In the following counties, the members of the county board shall be elected:

  (1) Allegany;

  (2) Anne Arundel;

  (3) Calvert;

  (4) Carroll;

  (5) Cecil;

  (6) Charles;

  (7) Dorchester;

  (8) Frederick;

  (9) Garrett;

  (10) Howard;

  (11) Kent;

  (12) Montgomery;

  (13) Prince George's;

  (14) Queen Anne's;

  (15) St. Mary's;

  (16) Somerset;

  (17) Talbot;

  (18) Washington;

  (19) Wicomico; and

  (20) Worcester.

(b) In Baltimore City, in accordance with Sec. 3-108.1 of this subtitle, the members of the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners shall be a combination of members who are elected and appointed.

(c) In Baltimore County, in accordance with Subtitle 2A of this title, the members of the county board shall be a combination of members who are elected and appointed.

(d) In Caroline County, in accordance with Subtitle 3A of this title, the members of the county board shall be a combination of members who are elected and appointed.

(e) In Harford County, in accordance with Subtitle 6A of this title, the members of the county board shall be a combination of members who are elected and appointed.

(f) An individual subject to the authority of the county board may not serve as a member of the county board. At the time of filing a certificate of candidacy for election to a county board, a person shall certify to the local board of supervisors of elections whether or not the person is subject to the authority of the county board. The Governor may not issue a commission of election to a person who has certified affirmatively and who is elected to a county board until the member-elect offers proof that the member-elect is no longer subject to the authority of the county board.

(g) The election of the county boards shall be held as provided in Subtitles 2 through 14 of this title and the Election Law Article.

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