§ 16–204
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Land Use § 16-204 (2026)
Title 16. Employment
Subtitle 2. Collective Bargaining -- in General
§ 16–204LinkCopy Citation
(a)
An employee organization that is certified or that seeks certification as an exclusive representative under this subtitle shall submit to the labor relations administrator:
(1)
a copy of the employee organization’s constitution and bylaws; and
(2)
any change in the constitution or bylaws.
(b)
The constitution or bylaws shall include:
(1)
a pledge that the employee organization accepts members without regard to age, marital status, national origin, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity;
(2)
the right of members to participate in the affairs of the employee organization;
(3)
procedures for periodic elections of officers by secret ballot;
(4)
fair procedures governing disciplinary actions;
(5)
procedures for the accurate accounting of income and expenditures;
(6)
a requirement that a certified annual financial report be produced; and
(7)
the right of members to inspect the organization’s accounts.