Board votes to enter closed session under Maryland law to consult with counsel on documents
August 27, 2026 | Howard County, Maryland
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The Howard County Board of Appeals voted to adjourn into a closed session on Aug. 27, citing the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. Chair Ryan said the board needed to meet "in accordance with section 3 dash 3 0 5 b 7 to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice" and identified the subject as "documents to be incorporated by reference."
The motion to enter closed session was made by Chair Ryan and received a second on the transcript. An administrator called the roll and each member present was recorded as voting to close the meeting; Chair Ryan said the board would not return to open session and the livestream was paused for viewers online.
The motion to enter closed session was made by Chair Ryan and received a second on the transcript. An administrator called the roll and each member present was recorded as voting to close the meeting; Chair Ryan said the board would not return to open session and the livestream was paused for viewers online.
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