# Public Utilities (GPU)

## Title 18. Personnel

### Subtitle 2. Collective Bargaining

#### Section 18-204

(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.

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