Changes for Maryland Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (MBPAC)

From the Director of Bicycle and Pedestrian Access to the Assistant Attorney General :

... Upon reviewing the complaint and the relevant provisions of the Open Meetings Act we conclude that the requisite public notice was not provided nor were subcommittee minutes prepared and made available as required by law.

Based on review of our meeting procedures, the provisions of this [Open Meetings] Act, and discussions with our legal counsel we will take the the following actions to bring our meeting procedures in full compliance with the Open Meetings Act:

* We will add notices of MBPAC subcommittee meetings to our listing of committee meetings on the MBPAC section of the Maryland Department of Transportation website. In addition we will attempt to post notice of subcommittee meetings in the Maryland Register if sufficient time permits such posting.

* Minutes of subcommittee minutes will be taken and posted on MDOT's website.

* Draft MBPAC meeting minutes will be posted on MDOT's website prior to their approval at subsequent MBPAC meetings so members of the public can get an idea as to what has transpired in a more timely fashion.

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... We thank Mr. Childress and the Open Meetings Commission for bringing this matter to our attention...

Sincerely,

- Michael Jackson
Director of Bicycle and Pedestrian Access