§ 12-503. Powers of counties over county roads

MD Local Gov Code § 12-503 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.