Maryland § 16-305

§ 16-305.

    (a)    An employee organization that is certified or that seeks certification as an exclusive representative shall submit to the labor relations administrator a copy of the employee organization’s constitution and bylaws and any amendment to them.

    (b)    The constitution or bylaws shall include:

        (1)    a pledge that the employee organization accepts members without regard to age, marital status, national origin, race, religion, disabilities, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity;

        (2)    the right of members to participate in the affairs of the employee organization;

        (3)    procedures for periodic elections of officers by secret ballot;

        (4)    fair procedures governing disciplinary actions;

        (5)    procedures for the accurate accounting of all income and expenditures;

        (6)    a requirement that a certified annual financial report be produced; and

        (7)    the right of members to inspect the employee organization’s accounts.