Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
Subtitle 04 - POLICE TRAINING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION
Chapter 12.04.09 - Police Accountability Boards and Administrative Charging Committees
Section 12.04.09.05 - ACC Meetings

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 12.04.09.05

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

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.

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