Section 9-916 - Quorum; meetings; compensation; staff. - Maryland Statutes

§ 9-916. Quorum; meetings; compensation; staff.
 

(a)  Quorum; action by majority.-  

(1) A majority of the full authorized membership of the board of directors of an authority is a quorum to do business. 

(2) Unless the bylaws require a larger number, the board may take any action by a majority vote of the directors present at a validly called meeting. 

(b)  Meetings.- The board shall determine the times and places of its meetings. 

(c)  Compensation.-  

(1) A citizen director is entitled to the compensation set by: 

(i) The governing body of the single political subdivision that incorporated or continues the authority; or 

(ii) The governing bodies of the member political subdivisions. 

(2) However, the compensation for a citizen director may not be increased or decreased during the term of the director. 

(3) A director who is also a member of the governing body of a political subdivision may not receive compensation for service as a director. 

(d)  Officers, agents, and employees.- The board may: 

(1) Set the number of officers, agents, and employees that the board considers proper; 

(2) Set the powers, duties, and compensation for these employees; and 

(3) Elect or appoint any director as an officer, agent, or employee. 
 

[1985, ch. 173, § 2.]