4.10.2026 - Ethics Commission Meeting

THE COMMISSIONERS OF ST. MICHAELS ETHICS COMMISSION SETTLED 1670-1680 201 BOUNDARY LANE TELEPHONE: 410.745.9535 P.O. BOX 206 INCORPORATED 1804 ST. MICHAELS, MD 21663 FACSIMILE: 410.745.3463 ______________________________________________________________________________ St. Michaels Ethics Commission Friday, April 10, 2026 at 1pm • Call to order – Pledge of Allegiance • Election of Officers • Call for Closed Session under General Provisions Article Sub-Section 3-305(b) – (1) To discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom this public body has jurisdiction; any other personnel matters that affects one or more specific individuals. • Discussion and Questions • Adjournment **Meeting will be at the Boy Scout Cabin at 407 St. Mary’s Square, St. Michaels, Maryland. LIVE STREAMING LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85985332055 PRESIDING OFFICER’S WRITTEN STATEMENT FOR CLOSING A MEETING (“CLOSING STATEMENT”) UNDER THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT (General Provisions Article § 3-305) This form has two sides. Complete items 1 – 4: 1. Recorded vote to close the meeting: Date: 4.10.2026; Time: 1:00 pm; Location: Boy Scout Cabin: Motion to close meeting made by: __________________Seconded by ___________; Members in favor:____________________________; Opposed: ________________; Abstaining:_______________________; Absent:_______________________________; Statutory authority to close session (check all provisions that apply): This meeting will be closed under General Provisions Art. § 3-305(b) only: (1) _X_ “To discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom this public body has jurisdiction; any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific individuals”; (2) __“To protect the privacy or reputation of individuals concerning a matter not related to public business”; (3) __ “To consider the acquisition of real property for a public purpose and matters directly related thereto”; (4) __ “To consider a matter that concerns the proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the State”; (5) __“To consider the investment of public funds”; (6) __ “To consider the marketing of public securities”; (7) __“To consult with counsel to obtain legal advice”; (8) __ “To consult with staff, consultants, or other individuals about pending or potential litigation”; (9) __“To conduct collective bargaining negotiations or consider matters that relate to the negotiations”; (10) __“To discuss public security, if the public body determines that public discussion would constitute a risk to the public or to public security, including: (i) the deployment of fire and police services and staff; and (ii) the development and implementation of emergency plans”; (11) __ “To prepare, administer, or grade a scholastic, licensing, or qualifying examination”; (12) __ “To conduct or discuss an investigative proceeding on actual or possible criminal conduct”; (13) __ “To comply with a specific constitutional, statutory, or judicially imposed requirement that prevents public disclosures about a particular proceeding or matter”; (14) __ “Before a contract is awarded or bids are opened, to discuss a matter directly related to a negotiating strategy or the contents of a bid or proposal, if public discussion or disclosure would adversely impact the ability of the public body to participate in the competitive bidding or proposal process.” 2. For each provision checked above, disclosure of the topic to be discussed and the public body’s reason for discussing that topic in closed session. Citation Topic Reason for closed-session discussion of topic (do (insert # not merely cite exception listed above – be specific from above) enough so that the public understands why the closed session is necessary but not so specific as to undermine the confidentiality of the closed session) §3-305(b) (1) “To discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom this public body has jurisdiction; any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific individuals” §3-305(b) ( ) §3-305(b) ( ) §3-305(b) ( ) §3-305(b) ( ) 1. This statement is made by ____________________________, Presiding Officer. ********************************************************************************* WORKSHEET FOR OPTIONAL USE IN CLOSED SESSION: INFORMATION THAT MUST BE DISCLOSED IN THE MINUTES OF THE NEXT OPEN MEETING OR UPON CONVENING IN OPEN SESSION AFTER THE CLOSED SESSION: Time of closed session:______________Place:__________________________________________ Purpose(s):_______________________________________________________________________ Members who voted to meet in closed session: _________________________________________ Persons attending closed session:_____________________________________________________ Authority under § 3-305 for the closed session:__________________________________________ Topics actually discussed: ___________________________________________________________ Actions taken:______________________________________Each recorded vote:______________ ________________________________________________________________________________ For a meeting recessed to perform an administrative function (§ 3-104): Time:_______________ Place:______________Persons present:________________________________________________ Subject matter discussed:__________________________________________________________