Section 11-1008 - Powers. - Maryland Statutes

§ 11-1008. Powers.
 

(a)  Essential public function.- The exercise by the Corporation of the powers conferred by this subtitle is the performance of an essential public function. 

(b)  Specific powers.- The Corporation may: 

(1) adopt bylaws; 

(2) adopt a seal; 

(3) maintain offices at a place in the State that the Corporation designates; 

(4) apply for and accept loans, grants, or assistance in any form from federal, State, or local governments, colleges or universities, or foundations or other private sources to support workforce education and skills training programs; 

(5) administer programs that further the goals and objectives of the Corporation; 

(6) provide grants, funding, and other assistance to State and local agencies, colleges and universities, employers, administrators of labor/management training and upgrading funds, and nonprofit organizations for education and skills training programs; 

(7) contract with training providers to conduct education and skills training programs; 

(8) assist training providers by coordinating funding for training programs; 

(9) make, execute, and enter into any contracts or legal instruments; 

(10) sue or be sued; 

(11) seek tax exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service; 

(12) exercise a power usually possessed by a private corporation in performing similar functions unless to do so would conflict with the laws of the State; and 

(13) do anything necessary or convenient to carry out the powers granted by this subtitle. 

(c)  Educational or skills training.- The Corporation may not offer or provide educational or skills training unless the Corporation determines that there are no other training providers available. 
 

[2009, ch. 476.]