9/22/26 Boards & Commissions Training

The St. Mary's County Government held a Boards & Commissions Training session on September 22, 2026, aimed at educating board members and staff liaisons about the roles, responsibilities, and legal requirements of serving on various county boards and commissions. The training covered topics such as the types of boards, staff liaison duties including posting agendas and minutes, compliance with the Open Meetings Act, financial disclosures, and the use of the Diligent software platform for document management. Key procurement-related discussions included the importance of transparency and public access to board documents, meeting notices, and resolutions, which are posted on the county website and Diligent. The session also clarified procedural rules for meetings, quorum requirements, and the handling of board member resignations and appointments. No specific contract awards, RFPs, or vendor selections were discussed during this training.