Maryland Code, LOCAL GOVERNMENT 18-106
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Terms Used In Maryland Code, LOCAL GOVERNMENT 18-106
- Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- County: means a county of the State or Baltimore City. See
- Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
- state: means :
(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or
(2) the District of Columbia. See
A county or municipality may:
(1) amend the authority’s charter through local law if the amendment is filed with the Department of Assessments and Taxation, the Department of Legislative Services, and the Secretary of State; or
(2) change the structure or activity of or terminate the authority, unless the change or termination would impair an obligation of the authority under a pre-existing contract.