(a) The Board of Trustees may:
(1) Appoint an individual, other than the attorney to the Board of Trustees, as hearing examiner; and
(2) Adopt rules governing proceedings before the hearing examiner.
(b) The hearing examiner:
(1) May hold an initial hearing on any matter brought before the Board of Trustees; and
(2) Shall submit to the Board of Trustees and to the parties findings of fact and conclusions of law, a transcript of the proceedings, and exhibits.
(c) The Board of Trustees shall:
(1) Hear arguments, if requested by a party; and
(2) After considering the arguments and the record, decide the matter.
(d) The decision of the Board of Trustees may not be appealed.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division III - Higher Education
Subtitle 6 - College of Southern Maryland
Section 16-601 - Policies; Partnership
Section 16-603 - Established; Local Educational Agency; Costs; Capital Improvements and Expenditures
Section 16-604 - Board of Trustees -- Established; Composition; Term; Expenses
Section 16-605 - Board of Trustees -- Chairman; Vice Chairman; Meetings; Quorum
Section 16-606 - Board of Trustees -- Powers
Section 16-607 - Board of Trustees -- Appointment of Hearing Examiner
Section 16-608 - Responsibilities of the President