Terms Used In Maryland Code, LOCAL GOVERNMENT 12-503

  • County: means a county of the State or Baltimore City. See
(a) This section applies to all counties, except Baltimore City.

(b) The governing body of a county has control over county roads.

(c) The governing body of a county may appoint:

(1) road supervisors; and

(2) civil engineers to oversee the grading, construction, and repair of county roads.

(d) A civil engineer appointed in accordance with subsection (c) of this section shall:

(1) hold office for a term, with a salary, under a bond, and subject to regulations of the governing body calculated to secure competent officers and a faithful discharge of duty; and

(2) direct and manage the grading, construction, and repair of county roads.