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Council confirms special counsel, board appointments and creates water and sewer technical advisory committee
Summary
The Wicomico County Council approved a series of noncontroversial personnel and governance items: it confirmed Steve Raico as special counsel for the county Ethics Commission; reappointed Rebecca Webster and nominated Lt. Jessica M. Murphy to the Department of Social Services Advisory Board; reappointed Donal
The Wicomico County Council on Nov. 4 approved several appointments and a committee creation. The council confirmed Steve Raico as special legal counsel to advise the Wicomico County Ethics Commission; it confirmed the reappointment of Rebecca Webster and the appointment of Lt. Jessica M. Murphy to the Department of Social Services Advisory Board; and it reappointed Donald W. Scribe Jr. to the Board of Electrical Examiners. In addition, the council adopted Resolution 134‑2025 to create a three‑member Water and Sewer Technical Advisory Committee plus one alternate and approved bylaws for that committee.
Bunkie Luffman, director of administration, presented Mr. Raico’s legal qualifications; Steven Lakin introduced the social‑services and electrical‑examiner nominees; and County Attorney Paul Wilbur reviewed the advisory committee structure and membership limits. Votes on the appointment and committee items were recorded as carried (motions passed unanimously in the transcript for these items).
The newly created Water and Sewer Technical Advisory Committee will have three voting members and one alternate; members are appointed by the county executive and confirmed by the council under the process described during the meeting. No compensation for committee membership was identified in the meeting discussion.
Resolutions and outcomes at a glance: Resolution 200‑2025 (special counsel for Ethics Commission) — approved; Resolution 201‑2025 (reappointment: Rebecca Webster) — approved unanimously; Resolution 202‑2025 (appointment: Lt. Jessica M. Murphy) — approved unanimously; Resolution 203‑2025 (reappointment: Donald W. Scribe Jr.) — approved unanimously; Resolution 134‑2025 (create Water & Sewer Technical Advisory Committee) — approved unanimously.
Council and staff said departmental representatives would be available to support onboarding and answer any follow‑up questions about committee scope and board responsibilities.
