Maryland § 4-102

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 4-102, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4-102.

    (a)    (1)    Except in Baltimore City, the county superintendent is the executive officer, secretary, and treasurer of the county board.

        (2)    (i)    In Baltimore City, the Chief Executive Officer of the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners is the executive officer, secretary, and treasurer of the Board of School Commissioners.

            (ii)    The Chief Executive Officer shall have the powers and duties imposed under this article.

            (iii)    The Chief Executive Officer is not a public officer under the Constitution or the laws of the State.

        (3)    A county superintendent is not a public officer under the Constitution or the laws of the State.

    (b)    Unless the tenure or salary or the administration of the office of the county superintendent is under consideration, the county superintendent or the county superintendent’s designee shall attend all meetings of the county board and its committees.

    (c)    The county superintendent may advise on any question under consideration but may not vote.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 4-102

What does Maryland Code § 4-102 cover?

Section 4-102 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Maryland § 4-102?

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Is this the official text of Maryland law?

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How does Maryland § 4-102 apply to my situation?

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