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Wicomico County Council adopts invocation policy requiring IRS-recognized organizations after debate over clergy eligibility
Summary
After debate about who may offer invocations, the council unanimously passed Resolution 32-2026, adding language that invocation speakers be from "IRS recognized religious organization[s]" (EIN) and that invocation participation remain voluntary and scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Wicomico County Council on Feb. 3 adopted Resolution 32-2026, establishing a two-minute invocation slot for legislative meetings offered by local clergy and faith leaders and clarifying eligibility requirements after extended council debate.
Council members discussed several possible eligibility tests. Vice President Merritt and others proposed inserting language to require that invocation…
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