Maryland Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 5-422

(1) Acted within the scope of the director's or officer's duties;

(2) Acted in good faith; and

(3) Did not act in a reckless, wanton, or grossly negligent manner.

(d)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a claimant shall name only the governing body as a party defendant.

(2) An officer or director of a governing body may be named individually only when the governing body for which the officer or director was acting cannot be determined at the time an action is instituted under this section.

(3) If an officer or director is named as an individual defendant under this section, the governing body for which the officer or director was acting shall be substituted as the party defendant when its identity reasonably can be determined.