Title
AN ACT CONCERNING PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY SETTLEMENT TRANSPARENCY for the purpose of promoting transparency with respect to settlement agreements for actions involving Prince George’s County Government or its employees.
Body
FOR USE BY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATION:
Confidential: Yes
Requested by: Krystal Oriadha
Assigned to: Leroy Maddox
Legislastion Type: Council Bill
Need by Date: As Soon as Possible
Background Necessitating Legislation:
A bill that would:
1. Require the County Attorney to periodically report to the County Executive and County
Council regarding certain settlement agreements entered into by the County;
2. Require the County Attorney to publish each report on the County Website;
3. Prohibit certain clauses in a settlement agreement;
4. Require the County Attorney to collect demographic information from parties; and
5. Generally amend the law regarding the settlement of claims by or against the County.
Sample Language: DownloadFilePage (montgomerycountymd.gov)
Special Instructions/Concerns/Time Critical Information:
Agencies or Individuals to Contact:
1. Joel Peebles
Comments/Notes: An Act Concerning Prince George's County Settlement Transparency for the purpose of promoting transparency with respect to settlement agreements for actions involving Prince George’s County Government or its employees.
DRAFTER PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
Proposer(s): Council Member Oriadha
Background
The purpose of this legislation is to address the lack of transparency with respect to settlement agreements involving actions by Prince George's County Government or its employees.