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Frostburg council moves to closed session for personnel reviews
Summary
Council voted to adjourn into a closed session under Maryland Annotated Code §3‑305(b)(1) to conduct a six‑month probationary review of the city administrator and to discuss personnel matters; some staff were asked to remain.
The Frostburg City Council moved, seconded and agreed on Dec. 9 to adjourn into a closed session citing the annotated code provision that permits discussion of personnel matters.
What happened: The motion invoked Maryland Annotated Code, General Provisions Article, §3‑305(b)(1) — the statute that permits a public body to meet in closed session to discuss appointment, employment, compensation, performance evaluation or other personnel matters affecting specific individuals. Council said the closed session was needed to conduct a six‑month probationary review for the city administrator and to discuss additional reviews, retirements and potential promotions.
Who stayed: Council asked specific staff — Hayden, Amy and Emily — to remain for the personnel discussion; others were dismissed.
Next step: The council adjourned the public work session to closed session for the personnel agenda item; any formal actions or outcomes that require public record will be reported in accordance with state open‑meeting law and the council’s usual practice.
