Powers of counties over county roads

1. Law
2. Maryland Code
3. Local Government
4. Counties
5. Other Powers of Counties -- Generally
6. Public Roads
7. Public Roads Generally
8. Powers of counties over county roads

    (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.

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