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Terms Used In Maryland Code, EDUCATION 16-104

  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
(a) Except as provided in § 16-105 of this subtitle, each board of trustees shall appoint a president of each community college under its jurisdiction.

(b) The president:

(1) Shall report directly to the board of trustees;

(2) Shall recommend the appointment by the board of qualified faculty members and other employees necessary for the efficient administration of the community college;

(3) Shall recommend the discharge of employees for good cause; however, any employee with tenure shall be given reasonable notice of the grounds for dismissal and an opportunity to be heard;

(4) Is responsible for the conduct of the community college and for the administration and supervision of its departments; and

(5) Shall attend all meetings of the board, except those involving the president’s personal position as president.