§ 22–404
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Gov't § 22-404 (2026)
Title 22. Public Employee Relations
Subtitle 4. Elections and Certification of Exclusive Representatives
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Each employee organization that seeks certification as an exclusive representative shall file with the Board:
(1)
a copy of the employee organization’s governing documents that:
(i)
give individual members the right to participate in activities of the organization;
(ii)
require periodic elections by secret ballot that are conducted with recognized safeguards to ensure the equal rights of all members to nominate, seek office, and vote in the elections; and
(iii)
direct full and accurate accounting of all income and expenses using standard accounting methods; and
(2)
a certification that the employee organization accepts members without regard to any characteristic listed in § 22–201(d) of this title.