Section 16-305 - Exclusive representative to submit copy of constitution or bylaws. - Maryland Statutes

§ 16-305. Exclusive representative to submit copy of constitution or bylaws.
 

(a)  Exclusive representative - Submissions.- An employee organization that is certified or that seeks certification as an exclusive representative shall submit to the labor relations administrator a copy of the employee organization's constitution and bylaws and any amendment to them. 

(b)  Contents of constitution or bylaws.- 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, disabilities, sexual orientation, or gender; 

(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 all income and expenditures; 

(6) a requirement that a certified annual financial report be produced; and 

(7) the right of members to inspect the employee organization's accounts. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 44A, § 2-106(f); 2006, ch. 63, § 2.]