§ 16-305. Exclusive representative to submit copy of constitution or bylaws

MD House & Comm Dev Code § 16-305 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    An employee organization that is certified or that seeks certification as an exclusive representative shall submit to the labor relations administrator a copy of the employee organization’s constitution and bylaws and any amendment to them.

(b)    The constitution or bylaws shall include:

(1)    a pledge that the employee organization accepts members without regard to age, marital status, national origin, race, religion, disabilities, sexual orientation, or gender;

(2)    the right of members to participate in the affairs of the employee organization;

(3)    procedures for periodic elections of officers by secret ballot;

(4)    fair procedures governing disciplinary actions;

(5)    procedures for the accurate accounting of all income and expenditures;

(6)    a requirement that a certified annual financial report be produced; and

(7)    the right of members to inspect the employee organization’s accounts.