§ 18–204
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Util. § 18-204 (2026)
Title 18. Personnel
Subtitle 2. Collective Bargaining
§ 18–204LinkCopy 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 subsequent change in the employee organization’s constitution or bylaws.
(b)
The constitution or bylaws shall include:
(1)
a pledge that the employee organization accept members without regard to age, marital status, national origin, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, sex, or gender identity;
(2)
the right of members to participate in the affairs of the employee organization;
(3)
procedures for periodic elections for officers by secret ballot;
(4)
fair procedures governing disciplinary actions;
(5)
procedures for the accurate accounting of all income and expenditures;
(6)
a requirement that an independent annual financial report be produced; and
(7)
the right of members to inspect the organization’s accounts.