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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Calvert County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Ethics Commission workload and stipends
The Ethics Commission reported a 114% jump in advisory opinions and complaints and 700-plus financial disclosures reviewed annually. The Board approved $600/$500 per-meeting stipends to help retain members, funded by a $27,900 budget adjustment.
Calvert Library state aid increase
A consent item would amend the budget to accept a $660,515 state aid grant for Calvert Library for FY 2027.
Rules of procedure update and website access
The board's updated rules of procedure go to the county commissioners July 21, and a member noted the current rules can't be found on the county website — staff promised to fix the link.
Retirement plan loan rules loosened
County employees will be able to borrow from their own retirement accounts for any personal reason, not just four specific hardships — their money, their call, with IRS limits unchanged.