# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 7. Developmental Disabilities Law

### Subtitle 12B. Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration Waiver Advisory Council

#### Section 7-12B-04

(a)

  (1) The Council shall meet once every 2 months in a location that is made publicly available at least 2 weeks before the meeting.

  (2) The Council may hold additional meetings if determined necessary by the cochairs.

  (3) Meetings of the Council shall:

    (i) Be open to the public and recorded by video;

    (ii) Follow agendas that are distributed at least 1 week before the meeting to Council members by e-mail;

    (iii) Conclude with a clear understanding of expectations and assignments for future steps;

    (iv) Provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities; and

    (v) Include time for public comment after meeting agenda items have been addressed.

  (4) A meeting of the Council may be held virtually if determined necessary by the cochairs.

  (5) The Council shall provide notice of its meetings by e-mail to members at least 1 week before the meeting and shall include an agenda and any documents to be reviewed for the meeting.

  (6) The Council shall distribute meeting minutes to members within 2 weeks after each Council meeting.

(b) The Council may form workgroups that may meet as directed by the cochairs.

(c) The Council shall establish a code of conduct for Council meetings.

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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)