The Appeals Board is an independent unit of the Executive Branch of the State government and, except by statute, may not be made a part of another unit of the State government.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division II - General Procurement Law
Title 15 - Procurement Contract Administration and Dispute Resolution
Subtitle 2 - Dispute Resolution
Part II - Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals
Section 15-206 - Independent Unit
Section 15-208 - Chairman of Appeals Board
Section 15-209 - Full-Time Duties; Compensation; Staff
Section 15-211 - Jurisdiction; Finality of Decisions
Section 15-212 - Authority of Appeals Board as to Subpoenas, Oaths, and Testimony