Md. Code, Local Government § 26–302
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(a) Within 30 days after the approval of the petition and report, the county
commissioners or county council shall call a meeting of the landowners to elect a
board of managers.
(b) (1) At least 10 days before the meeting, the county commissioners or
county council shall post a notice of the meeting at four public places in the area or
vicinity of the area of the drainage association.
(2) The notice shall state the time, place, and purpose of the meeting.
(c) (1) Each landowner is entitled to vote in the election of the board of
managers until the board of viewers report is approved by the county commissioners
or county council.
(2) When the report of the board of viewers is approved, each
landowner is entitled to vote according to the special assessment on the landowner
shown in the report as follows:
(i) for any special assessment not exceeding $15, one vote;
(ii) for any special assessment more than $15 and not
exceeding $35, two votes;
(iii) for any special assessment more than $35 and not
exceeding $60, three votes;
(iv) for any special assessment more than $60 and not
exceeding $100, four votes;
(v) for any special assessment more than $100, one additional
vote for each $50 in excess of $100, plus one additional vote for any remaining part
less than $50.
(3) Any landowner may vote by written proxy signed by the
landowner.
(d) A quorum consists of the number of landowners who are entitled to cast
a majority of all the votes as provided in subsection (c) of this section.
(e) On proof that notice has been given as required in subsection (b) of this
section, if a quorum is not obtained, the county commissioners or county council shall
appoint the managers.
(f) The board of managers elected under subsection (a) of this section shall
determine by a random drawing the managers who:
(1) serve until the date of the first regular annual meeting;
(2) serve until the date of the first regular annual meeting and for 1
year thereafter; or
(3) serve until the date of the first regular annual meeting and for 2
years thereafter.
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