Md. Code Regs. 12.04.09.05

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 12.04.09.05 - ACC Meetings

A. As a public body, an ACC is subject to and shall act in accordance with the requirements established in the Maryland Open Meetings Act.

B. An ACC shall establish a schedule for making determinations or asking for further review in all pending matters within 30 days of the date a law enforcement agency within its jurisdiction completes its investigation.

C. An ACC shall issue a determination for every initial filing of a complaint by a member of the public within 1 year and 1 day of the date the complaint was received by:

(1) A PAB, as established in Public Safety Article, § 3-113(c), Annotated Code of Maryland; or

(2) A law enforcement agency.

D. In order to maintain confidentiality, an ACC shall:

(1) Adhere to the requirements for closed sessions as required in the Maryland Open Meetings Act; and

(2) Utilize secure methods to electronically transmit documents, files, notes, and any other materials pertaining to a complaint and subsequent investigation.

E. Quorum and Attendance.

(1) Three members constitute a quorum and a quorum shall be in attendance prior to conducting any ACC business.

(2) ACC meetings may be conducted in person or remotely via secure video connection.

Md. Code Regs. 12.04.09.05

Regulation .05 adopted effective 49:27 Md. R. 1111, eff. 1/9/2023