1. (a) Except as provided in § 16-105 of this subtitle, each board of trustees shall appoint a president of each community college under its jurisdiction.

2. (b) The president:

   1. (1) Shall report directly to the board of trustees;
   2. (2) Shall recommend the appointment by the board of qualified faculty members and other employees necessary for the efficient administration of the community college;
   3. (3) Shall recommend the discharge of employees for good cause; however, any employee with tenure shall be given reasonable notice of the grounds for dismissal and an opportunity to be heard;
   4. (4) Is responsible for the conduct of the community college and for the administration and supervision of its departments; and
   5. (5) Shall attend all meetings of the board, except those involving the president’s personal position as president.

Added as Education § 16-204 by Acts 1978, c. 22, § 2, eff. July 1, 1978. Amended by Acts 1995, c. 382, § 1, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered as Education § 16-104 by Acts 1996, c. 10, § 16, eff. April 9, 1996. Amended by Acts 2013, c. 43, § 5.

Formerly Art. 77A §§ 1, 5.