(a) Except as provided in § 16–105 of this subtitle, each board of trustees shall appoint a president of each community college under its jurisdiction.
(b) The president:
(1) Shall report directly to the board of trustees;
(2) Shall recommend the appointment by the board of qualified faculty members and other employees necessary for the efficient administration of the community college;
(3) Shall recommend the discharge of employees for good cause; however, any employee with tenure shall be given reasonable notice of the grounds for dismissal and an opportunity to be heard;
(4) Is responsible for the conduct of the community college and for the administration and supervision of its departments; and
(5) Shall attend all meetings of the board, except those involving the president’s personal position as president.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division III - Higher Education
Subtitle 1 - Organization and Government of Community Colleges
Section 16-101 - Board of Community College Trustees
Section 16-102 - Officers; Meetings
Section 16-103 - Powers of Board of Trustees
Section 16-105 - President in Baltimore County
Section 16-106 - Waiver of Tuition for Certain Students
Section 16-107 - Comprehensive Liability Insurance; Defense of Sovereign Immunity
Section 16-108 - Requests for Proposals to Offer Certain Baccalaureate Degree Programs
Section 16-109 - Veterans Resource Centers at Community Colleges