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Delegate Rose described a proposal she recently filed that she believes would clarify duties and powers in COMAR (the Code of Maryland Regulations) and within state law, including requirements for standard operating procedures, annual reviews available to the public, and clearer role definitions to empower local boards of health. She said the draft may be statewide as filed but could be changed to apply only to Carroll County; the delegation discussed options for submitting a delegation letter of support or amending the bill after the sponsor receives the bill “blue back” (the formal draft returned by staff).

Why it matters: The sponsor framed the measure as a response to several years of disputes between the county Board of Health and the local health department; the bill would seek to increase clarity and public transparency of Board of Health responsibilities. Delegation members said they would consider whether to treat it as a delegation bill if it is county-specific.

Status and next steps: No formal delegation vote was taken on this measure during the meeting. The sponsor said she would share the blue-back (official draft) with delegation members when it is available so they can decide whether to support it, amend it to be county-specific, or submit a letter of support for a statewide filing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","S02 Committee Session, 1/31/2025 #1","oneSentenceSummary","A delegate described a proposed bill that would clarify the Board of Health’s role and require more transparency and standard operating procedures; members discussed whether that bill should be statewide or county-specific and said the delegation could provide a letter of support or convert it to a county bill if desired.","taxTitle","No. 2 - Carroll and Frederick Counties, Select Committees, SENATE, SENATE, Committees, Legislative, Maryland","taxId",15127,"location","Maryland","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6357945,"Carroll County delegation approves bill to give county leaders power to fill school board vacancies",236,164000,400000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2212933-cb32247c136a88262cef22e0bdee8863&start=164&end=400","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2212933-cb32247c136a88262cef22e0bdee8863/thumbnail_164000.jpg","/articles/6357945/Maryland/Carroll-County-delegation-approves-bill-to-give-county-leaders-power-to-fill-school-board-vacancies","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6357945-1fd2b62b36cfa7c55f3e90ee56018c73/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201081&Signature=RSYj2jwSmzTm8ig1mF5KPBN28QDvF~Fl~nSZA4am3VDnPlu5~HcW5mZCDtixDiWZ9nsFXVwjHXD7W0Mm2EoyJCEwVCtobYR97guLjHjrbYCFrtnys0besf2w6UeS7SaISIBpIhk9l9bS~qoMEpyIMhZ1dC7eTwmF8CqQ-Jk43PkaywF5FJQLszf9xWwoHYFuJAXPHFmNIXwsboc0L8CsNhJyOlOgc4XvYICoKwiY072xcxV9BKhRwthQeN61CeNOiqqKYGxEpwwm6od1OVl7Fcj269vVJHsk0Hb4z20I57obFWXOMDMB2wwiVYyqJQBoI1WeZTZjMCirR9Ve4vIj8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Carroll County delegation voted to introduce legislation to change who fills midterm vacancies on local school boards, approving the measure by voice vote during its meeting.

The bill, presented by a delegation member, would transfer the authority to fill a vacancy on a county school board from the governor to the county’s local leaders (county commissioners or equivalent). The presenter said the proposal is intended to restore local control and noted that Maryland counties currently use three different approaches: in many counties local leaders appoint replacements, in some the governor appoints replacements and in a few the remaining school board members select a replacement.

Why it matters: The delegation framed the change as a local-control matter that would let county elected officials fill vacancies on Carroll County’s school board rather than leaving the decision to the governor. The delegation approved moving the bill for introduction; after introduction it will be assigned to a standing committee and scheduled for a public committee hearing in the General Assembly.

Meeting action and next steps: Delegate Josh Stonco moved the motion to introduce the bill and Delegate Boucher seconded. The chair called for a voice vote; members responded “aye” and no opposition was announced, and the delegation approved the measure to be submitted for the General Assembly process. The sponsor indicated the bill would be dropped for introduction either the same day or the next business day and that a committee assignment and hearing would follow.

Discussion highlights and background: Delegation members said the bill mirrors arrangements used by other Maryland counties and cited the variation among counties: the presenter said that, excluding Baltimore City, roughly 23 counties were analyzed and that 14 counties have county leaders fill vacancies, six have governors appoint replacements (including Carroll County under the current law), and three have the remaining school board members fill vacancies. A member noted the proposal was modeled after an approach used in Calvert County.

What the delegation did not decide: The delegation’s vote approved introduction of the bill; it did not change state law itself. Final enactment will depend on committee hearings and votes in the General Assembly, and the delegation’s approval only cleared the bill for filing and committee assignment.","The Carroll County delegation voted to introduce a bill that would shift authority to fill local school board vacancies from the governor to county leaders; the delegation approved introduction by voice vote and the bill will move to the General Assembly for committee assignment.","actionData","errors"]

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Delegate says she will introduce measure to clarify Board of Health authority and transparency; delegation to consider support

Carroll County delegation approves bill to give county leaders power to fill school board vacancies