Bel Air's Board of Town Commissioners approved the Nov. 10, 2025 work-session agenda and later voted unanimously to go into a closed session to discuss appointments to town boards.

Commissioner Chance moved to approve the evening's agenda, saying, "I make a motion to approve this evening's agenda work session, of the town commissioners for 11/10/2025, here at the town hall in Bel Air." Commissioner Taylor seconded the motion and the clerk recorded ayes from all members.

Near the end of the meeting Commissioner Taylor moved "that the portion of the meeting will be closed under the provisions of the Maryland Open Meetings Act, General Provisions Article 3, Section 305(b)(1). The topics of discussion will be to discuss the appointment of officials to the town boards, commissions, and committees." Commissioner Chance seconded the motion, and the board voted to enter closed session. The motion cited the statutory reason that public discussion of candidates' names and qualifications could discourage volunteers and compromise privacy.

The board signaled it would not return to open session except to adjourn, closing the public portion of the Nov. 10 work session.

Actions at a glance: approve agenda — motion by Commissioner Chance, second by Commissioner Taylor; enter closed session — motion by Commissioner Taylor, second by Commissioner Chance; both motions carried unanimously.