PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor

Ch. 345

Article - Education

12-104.

(a)     In addition to any other powers granted and duties imposed by this title, and
subject to the provisions of Title 11 and any other restriction expressly imposed by law, or
by any trust agreement involving a pledge of property or money, the Board of Regents has
the powers and duties set forth in this section.

(b)     The Board of Regents:

(1)     Is responsible for the management of the University of Maryland System
and has all the powers, rights, and privileges that go with that responsibility, including the
power to conduct or maintain any institutions, schools, or departments in the University
at the locations the Board determines;

(2)     May not be superseded in its authority by any other State agency or
office in managing the affairs of the University of Maryland System or of any constituent
institutions and centers under the Board's jurisdiction EXCEPT WHERE THE
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SYSTEM IS EXPRESSLY NAMED AND PROVIDED FOR IN
THIS ARTICLE OR ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW, OR WITH THE CONCURRENCE OF
THE BOARD; and

(3)     Shall have all the powers of a Maryland corporation which are not
expressly limited by law.

(c)     The Board has all the powers conferred on it by:

(1)    The act of incorporation of the Maryland College of Agriculture;

(2)     The Charter of the University of Maryland; and

(3)     The charter of any constituent institution.

(d)     The Board may:

(1)     Apply for, accept, and spend any gift or grant from the federal
government, any foundation, or any other person; and

(2)     Maintain and manage endowment funds.

(e)     (1) The Board may establish new institutions and branches subject to:
(i) The concurrence of the Maryland Higher Education Commission;

and

(ii) The approval of the Governor and the General Assembly.

(2)     Without the approval of the Governor and the General Assembly, the
Board may not change the name of any constituent institution.

(3)     Subject to the approval of the Governor and the General Assembly, the
Board may merge, consolidate, or close any constituent institution.

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