(a) An employee organization that is certified or that seeks certification as an exclusive representative under this subtitle shall submit to the labor relations administrator: (1) a copy of the employee organization’s constitution and bylaws; and (2) any subsequent change in the employee organization’s constitution or bylaws. (b) The constitution or bylaws shall include: (1) a pledge that the employee organization accept members without regard to age, marital status, national origin, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or gender; (2) the right of members to participate in the affairs of the employee organization; (3) procedures for periodic elections for officers by secret ballot; (4) fair procedures governing disciplinary actions; (5) procedures for the accurate accounting of all income and expenditures; (6) a requirement that an independent annual financial report be produced; and (7) the right of members to inspect the organization’s accounts.
Maryland Legal Code