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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 139

Article - Agriculture
8-303.

(a)   The supervisors shall designate annually a
chairman and such other officers as may be necessary, and
shall have authority to change these designations. A
majority of the supervisors constitutes a quorum and the
concurrence of a majority in any matter is required for its
determination. A supervisor may receive his travel expenses
and per diem allowance, as set by the committee and provided
in the annual State budget, for each day spent in the
performance of his duties. A supervisor may receive an
additional per diem allowance provided by sources other than
the State, not to exceed the allowance set by the committee.

(b)  The supervisors may employ a secretary, technical
experts, and other permanent and temporary officers and
employees as they require, and shall determine their
qualifications, duties, and compensation. The supervisors
may delegate to the chairman, to any supervisor, or any
employee powers and duties as they deem proper.

(c)   The supervisors shall provide for the execution of
surety bonds for every employee and officer who is entrusted
with funds or property. They shall provide for the keeping
of a full and accurate record of all proceedings and of all
resolutions, rules and regulations, and orders issued or
adopted. They shall provide for an annual audit of the
accounts of receipts and disbursements.

(d)   The supervisors may invite the legislative body of
any municipality or county, located near or within the
district, to designate a representative to advise and
consult with the supervisors of the district on all
questions of program and policy which may affect the
property, water supply, or other interests of the
municipality or county.

(E) THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL SHALL MAY
PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE SUPERVISORS AS NEEDED.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act
shall take effect July 1, 1982.

Approved May 4, 1982.

CHAPTER 140
(Senate Bill 616)