Md. Code, Local Government § 27–101

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Board of drainage commissioners” means the board of drainage

commissioners of a drainage district.

(c) “Board of viewers” means the board of viewers of a drainage district

established under this title.

(d) “Designated officer” means:

(1) the clerk of the county commissioners for a code county or

commission county if there is a clerk for the county; or

(2) an employee or official of a county who is designated by the county

commissioners or county council to perform the responsibilities of the designated

officer under this title.

(e) “Drainage district” means a drainage district established under this

title.

(f) “Landowner” means a person who owns land located in a drainage

district or proposed drainage district.