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Dorchester County board adopts rules of procedure and reviews Chapter 63 burial‑site code
Summary
The Dorchester County Burial Site Preservation Board voted Oct. 20 to adopt rules of procedure referencing the Maryland Open Meetings Act and Robert's Rules of Order, then conducted a detailed read‑through of Chapter 63 (the county's burial site preservation code).
The Dorchester County Burial Site Preservation Board voted Oct. 20 to adopt rules of procedure that reference the Maryland Open Meetings Act and use Robert's Rules of Order as a guide for meetings. The motion to adopt a rules statement—"the board shall adopt rules of procedure in concert with the Maryland Open Meetings Act and follow Robert's Rules of Order as a guide"was made, seconded and approved by members present.
After adopting the procedural statement, the board conducted a line‑by‑line review of Chapter 63 of the Dorchester County code, the ordinance that establishes the Burial Site Preservation Board and sets out definitions, membership, powers, duties and enforcement provisions. Kelly, county staff, read sections aloud while members paused for clarifying questions and suggested small edits.
Key points discussed:
- Jurisdiction and applicability: Chapter 63 applies to unincorporated areas of Dorchester County; municipalities may request the…
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