Sec. 14.34.04.02. Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “Administrative law judge” has the meaning stated in COMAR 28.02.01.02.

(2) “Board” means the Public School Labor Relations Board (PLSRB).

(3) “Chairman” means the individual designated under Education Article, §6-803(c), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(4) “Charge” means an allegation of a violation of Education Article, Title 6, Subtitle 4 or Subtitle 5, Annotated Code of Maryland, filed in accordance with Regulation .03A of this chapter.

(5) “Charged party” or “respondent” means the party named in a charge and alleged to have violated Education Article, Title 6, Subtitle 4 or Subtitle 5, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(6) “Charging party” means the party filing a charge.

(7) “Contested case” means a proceeding defined by State Government Article, §10-202(d), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(8) “Executive Director” means the Executive Director who serves at the direction of the Board, or the Executive Director’s designee.

(9) “Presiding officer” means the Chairman or Board member designated by the Chairman to preside for purposes of administering a hearing pursuant to this chapter.