Section 16-204 - [Effective 10/1/2024] Constitution and bylaws of employee organization(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 change in the constitution or bylaws.(b) The constitution or bylaws shall include: (1) a pledge that the employee organization accepts members without regard to age, marital status, national origin, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity;(2) the right of members to participate in the affairs of the employee organization;(3) procedures for periodic elections of officers by secret ballot;(4) fair procedures governing disciplinary actions;(5) procedures for the accurate accounting of income and expenditures;(6) a requirement that a certified annual financial report be produced; and(7) the right of members to inspect the organization's accounts.Amended by 2024 Md. Laws, Ch. 377,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2024.This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.