Question C: Inspector General Appointment Board
Source: elections.maryland.gov
What does this measure do?
A seven-member board would choose and remove the county official who investigates fraud and waste. Taxpayers would fund county support for the board, but this measure sets no new tax.
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Proposed by: Baltimore County Council (Bill 50-25; Councilmembers Patoka and Marks)
These county lawmakers want a board to choose and oversee the appointment of the official who investigates county fraud and waste.
A YES vote means
Give the board authority to choose, reappoint or remove the county’s fraud watchdog for stated reasons. The watchdog must live in the Baltimore region; county resources support the board.
A NO vote means
Keep the county executive’s power to choose the fraud watchdog, with council approval. The executive can remove the watchdog for stated reasons with council approval and a public hearing.
Sources: countycouncilweb.s3.amazonaws.com · elections.maryland.gov2
Source: elections.maryland.gov