Terms Used In Maryland Code, TAX - PROPERTY 3-108

  • Administrator: includes an executor and a personal representative. See
  • Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • County: means a county of the State or Baltimore City. See
  • including: means includes or including by way of illustration and not by way of limitation. See
  • state: means :

    (1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or

    (2) the District of Columbia. See
(a) With the advice and consent of the Senate, the Governor shall appoint an Administrator of the boards for a term of 6 years.

(b) The Administrator is entitled to the salary and necessary assistance as provided in the State budget.

(c) In addition to the powers and duties set forth elsewhere in this article, the Administrator shall:

(1) prepare and provide notices and reports required of boards including uniform forms, order blanks, and statements advising taxpayers of their right to appeal;

(2) keep a record of complaints about the conduct or fitness of members; and

(3) forward to the appropriate county officials listed in § 3-103(d)(2) of this title complaints that would justify removal of a member.

(d) (1) Subject to Title 10, Subtitles 1 and 2 of the State Government Article, the Administrator shall:

(i) adopt uniform regulations to govern the activities of the boards; and

(ii) ensure that the regulations are applied consistently.

(2) After adoption, regulations shall be filed with the Maryland Tax Court and Court of Appeals.