The Board is composed of six members. Five are elected by the voters to four-year terms (Code Election Law Article, secs. 8-801 through 8-806). A nonvoting student member, chosen by high school student councils, serves a one-year term (Code Education Article, secs. 3-4A-01 through 3-4A-04).
With the approval of the State Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education appoints the Superintendent of Schools to four-year terms.
The Board consists of seven members. They are appointed to six-year terms by the Governor with Senate advice and consent. The President of Cecil Community College serves as secretary/treasurer to the Board (Code Education Article, sec. 16-101 through 16-107).
Seven libraries constitute the Cecil County Public Library. The central library is based in Elkton, and branch libraries are found in Cecilton, Chesapeake City, North East, Perryville, Port Deposit, and Rising Sun.
Appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, the seven members of the Board of Library Trustees serve five-year terms (Code Education Article, secs. 23-401; 23-403 through 23-407).
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SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
The Superintendent of Schools administers the Cecil County Public School System, and serves as executive officer, secretary, and treasurer of the Board of Education (Code Education Article, secs. 4-102; 4-201 through 4-206).
CECIL COLLEGE
Cecil College began as Cecil Community College, founded in 1968. It was renamed Cecil College on July 1, 2007.
BOARD OF COLLEGE TRUSTEES
For Cecil College, the Board of College Trustees is the governing body.
PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
The Board of Library Trustees plans and sets policy for and operates the Cecil County Public Library.
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