Section 3-303 – Attendance at Open Session
(a) Whenever a public body meets in open session, the general public is entitled to attend. (b) A public body shall adopt and enforce reasonable rules regarding the conduct of persons attending its meetings and the videotaping, televising, photographing, broadcasting, or recording of its meetings. (c) (1) If the presiding officer determines that the behavior of an individual is […]
Section 3-304 – Interpreters
(a) This section applies only to the Executive and Legislative branches of the State government. (b) On request and to the extent feasible, a unit that holds a public hearing shall provide a qualified interpreter to assist deaf individuals to understand the proceeding. (c) A request for an interpreter must be submitted in writing or by telecommunication at […]
Section 3-202 – Membership
(a) (1) The Board consists of three members. (2) At least one of the members shall be an attorney admitted to the Maryland Bar. (3) The Governor shall appoint the members with the advice and consent of the Senate. (b) From among the members of the Board, the Governor shall appoint a chair. (c) (1) The term of a member is 3 […]
Section 3-203 – Quorum; Meetings; Compensation; Staff
(a) A majority of the full authorized membership of the Board is a quorum. (b) The Board shall determine the times and places of its meetings. (c) A member of the Board: (1) may not receive compensation as a member of the Board; but (2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in […]
Section 3-205 – Complaint
(a) Any person may file a written complaint with the Board seeking a written opinion from the Board on the application of this title to the action of a public body covered by this title. (b) The complaint shall: (1) identify the public body that is the subject of the complaint; (2) describe the action of the public body, […]
Section 3-206 – Receipt of Complaint; Response
(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, on receipt of the written complaint, the Board promptly shall: (1) send the complaint to the public body identified in the complaint; and (2) request that a response to the complaint be sent to the Board. (b) (1) The public body shall file a written response to the complaint within […]
Section 3-207 – Review and Written Opinion by Board
(a) (1) The Board shall review the complaint and any response. (2) If the information in the complaint and response is sufficient for making a determination, within 30 days after receiving the response the Board shall issue a written opinion as to whether a violation of this title has occurred or will occur. (b) (1) If the Board is unable […]
Section 3-208 – Distribution of Opinions
(a) The Board may send to any public body in the State any written opinion that will provide the public body with guidance on compliance with this title. (b) On request, the Board shall provide a copy of a written opinion to any person.
Section 3-209 – Opinions Are Advisory Only
The opinions of the Board are advisory only.
Section 3-210 – Limit on Authority of Board
Except as provided in § 3–211 of this subtitle, the Board may not require or compel any specific actions by a public body.