Maryland Election Law Section 11-605

      (a)      In a county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision in which a referendum vote is held on a law, ordinance, or resolution, the executive head of the county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision promptly shall report the results of the referendum to the clerk of the court for the county.

      (b)      As promptly as possible thereafter, the clerk of the court shall certify the results of the referendum to the State Board.