2019 Maryland Code
State Government
Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies
Subtitle 26 - Maryland African American Museum Corporation
§ 9-2604. Officers; personnel

    (a)    (1)    The Board shall appoint an Executive Director who serves at the pleasure of the Board.

        (2)    The Board shall determine the salary of the Executive Director.

    (b)    (1)    The Executive Director is the chief administrative officer of the Corporation.

        (2)    The Executive Director shall direct and supervise the administrative affairs and technical activities of the Corporation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Board.

        (3)    The Executive Director or the Executive Director’s designee shall:

            (i)    attend each meeting of the Board, act as secretary to the Board, and keep minutes of Board proceedings;

            (ii)    approve each salary, per diem payment, or other expense of the Corporation, its employees, and consultants; and

            (iii)    perform other duties as directed by the Board in carrying out the purposes of this subtitle.

    (c)    (1)    (i)    In addition to the Executive Director, the Board shall employ professional and clerical staff necessary to carry out the purposes of this subtitle.

            (ii)    The Board shall establish compensation, holidays, and leave for the staff.

        (2)    The officers and employees of the Corporation are not subject to the provisions of Division I of the State Personnel and Pensions Article that govern the State Personnel Management System.

    (d)    The Attorney General shall provide legal counsel to the Corporation and legal services to the museum.

    (e)    The Board may contract with any agent or consultant it considers necessary to carry out the purposes of this subtitle.