Title 30. Baltimore City Police Department Death Relief Fund — Subtitle 1

one member of the rank of major or higher;

one member of the rank of deputy major;

one member of the rank of lieutenant;

one member of the rank of sergeant;

three patrol officers; and

one civilian employee.

The term of an elected member is 4 years.

Elections are held every 2 years with the terms of the major or higher ranked member, sergeant, and two patrol officers ending at alternate 2–year periods with those of the deputy major, lieutenant, one patrol officer, and the civilian employee.

At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is elected.

Nominations for elected members shall be submitted in writing to the secretary of the Board at least 15 days before the election.

Through the member presiding at a hearing, the Board may:

If the Board applies for a subpoena under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the circuit court shall grant the subpoena if the court finds that:

organization, clerical, and office expenses; and

for the conduct of its proceedings, including expenses for investigation, medical or other advice, and stenographic service.

If the balance of the Fund falls below $75,000, the Board may assess a fee not to exceed 10 cents per week on each officer and civilian employee of the Department.

The fee shall be collected through payroll deductions and credited to the Fund.

On written request of at least 10% of the total number of officers and civilian employees of the Department, the action of the Board requiring an assessment under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be submitted to a secret ballot vote of the officers and civilian employees of the Department.

If a majority of the votes cast are against the assessment, the assessment may not be imposed.

If the Fund is not replenished, the Fund shall be used until exhausted.

Once the assets of the Fund have been exhausted, the Fund shall cease.

The Board shall provide copies of the report to all members of the Board by electronic mail and post copies of the report on the Department’s Intranet.

The Board shall keep copies of the report on file and make the report available to any officer or civilian employee of the Department or potential beneficiary of any deceased officer or civilian employee.

the amount of benefit payable under § 30–107(a) of this title is $10,000; and

the amount of benefit payable under § 30–107(b) of this title is $500.

the surviving spouse;

if there is no surviving spouse, to the minor children, in equal shares;

if there is no surviving spouse or minor children, to the dependent parents, in equal shares; or

if there is no surviving spouse, minor child, or dependent parent, to any other dependents or the estate of the officer or employee.

not exceed the maximum benefit provided in subsection (a) of this section; and

be paid in proportions determined by the Board.

Any benefit payable to a minor shall be made to the minor’s legal guardian in the State.

If a benefit is payable to a minor who does not have a legal guardian in the State, the benefit is payable on behalf of the minor to a person determined by the Board under conditions set by the Board.