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Allegany County adopts new Building Access Policy, effective Sept. 1
Summary
The Public Safety Committee adopted a revised Allegany County Building Access Policy to replace prior policies (Resolution No. 7‑17). The policy emphasizes balancing public access to county buildings with employee and visitor safety; committee approved resolution preparation after an executive session.
County Administrator Carissa Knapp presented a revised Allegany County Building Access Policy that repeals prior policies adopted by Resolution No. 7‑17. The policy sets building access guidelines and expectations for all county‑owned or operated buildings, with "the potential impact on the personal safety and welfare of County employees, the individuals they serve, and Allegany County residents" listed as primary criteria when determining access, while attempting to keep buildings as accessible as possible to maximize availability of services.
The committee entered executive session at 2:40 p.m. "to discuss matters which will imperil the public safety if disclosed" and reconvened at 3:06 p.m. Immediately after, the committee approved adoption of the new Building Access Policy, effective Sept. 1, 2026, and directed preparation of a resolution to repeal prior policies. The meeting adjourned at 3:07 p.m.
Next steps: staff will prepare the formal resolution for Board consideration and move forward with implementation planning for the new access rules.
