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This bill requires Anne Arundel County to establish an Office of the Inspector General (OIG), which will operate as an independent oversight entity. The County Council must create a local law defining the qualifications, term of office, powers, and duties of the Inspector General, and include a dedicated budget for the OIG in the county's annual operating budget. Additionally, the bill establishes an Office of the Inspector General Advisory Board, composed of seven members who cannot be current government employees or elected officials. This Advisory Board will have the responsibility of selecting, appointing, and potentially removing the Inspector General, which requires an affirmative majority vote. The Board can only remove the Inspector General for specific reasons such as neglect of duty, malfeasance, felony conviction, or other good cause. The provisions of this bill will take effect on October 1, 2025, and apply specifically to Anne Arundel County, creating a structured mechanism for governmental oversight and accountability.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0440?ys=2025RS