The Montgomery County Council will hold public hearings on Tuesday, October 27, at 1:30pm to receive testimony on two proposed bills and a supplemental budget appropriation. Expedited Bill 49-26 would increase the number of Assistant Chief Administrative Officers within the Office of the County Executive, while Expedited Bill 50-26 would convert certain leadership positions across multiple County departments and offices to non-merit status.
The Council will also consider a $100,000 supplemental appropriation to the FY27 Operating Budget for the Labor Management Relations Committee, funded through General Fund Undesignated Reserves. Residents interested in testifying must sign up by 2pm on Monday, October 26. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County Government:
- Expedited Bill 49-26, Administration – Office of the County Executive – Non-merit Positions, would increase the number of Assistant Chief Administrative Officers within the Office of the County Executive; and generally amend the law regarding County personnel and appointments.
- Expedited Bill 50-26, Administration – Non-merit Appointments – Deputy Directors, would convert to non-merit status certain leadership positions within the Executive branch of County government, including positions within the Office of the County Attorney, the Department of Finance, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services, the Department of General Services, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Office of Human Resources, the Department of Permitting Services, the Office of Public Information, the Office of Animal Services, the Office of Community Use of Public Facilities, the Office of Human Rights, the Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, and the Commission for Women; and generally amend the law regarding County personnel and appointments.
- Resolution to approve Supplemental Appropriation #27-7 to the FY27 Operating Budget, Montgomery County Government, Labor Management Relations Committee Non-Departmental Account, $100,000 (Source of Funds: General Fund Undesignated Reserves)
