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Board discusses recusal for member who applied to be executive director; no formal suspension enacted
Summary
The Baltimore County Redevelopment Authority debated whether a sitting member who has expressed interest in its executive director job should recuse himself from recruitment and budget discussions; legal counsel advised stepping aside on matters related to hiring.
Board members raised ethics and fairness concerns after a sitting member, David Green, indicated interest in the authority’s executive director role. Members debated whether Green should temporarily stop attending meetings that develop job details or budget items that could give him an advantage over outside applicants.
John, the authority’s legal advisor, advised that a sitting member who is a candidate should not participate in decisions relating to the hiring and should avoid voting on any matter concerning the…
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