Maryland Education Section 16-607
§ 16-607.
  (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.