Maryland § 18-203

§ 18-203.

    (a)    The Mayor and City Council of Ocean City may:

        (1)    employ and set the salaries for a Convention Center manager and other necessary personnel;

        (2)    accept donations or grants for the maintenance and operation of the Convention Center;

        (3)    receive aid for the Convention Center from the federal government, the State, counties, or municipalities;

        (4)    set reasonable fees for the use of the Convention Center facilities;

        (5)    grant, on the basis of competitive bidding, concessions on the premises of the Convention Center for the sale of food or beverages, including, subject to the Alcoholic Beverages Article, alcoholic beverages; and

        (6)    perform any act necessary to operate the Convention Center.

    (b)    The Mayor and City Council of Ocean City shall:

        (1)    keep records of the Convention Center consistent with sound business practice;

        (2)    conduct an audit of the accounts of the Convention Center at the end of each calendar or fiscal year; and

        (3)    submit to the Board of Public Works a detailed annual report on the activities and finances of the Convention Center.