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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I just talked to a councilmember staffer who claimed the council's hands are tied, and that Elrich holds complete authority on reopening with no accountability to the council. Apparently he has to inform the council of his decisions, but they can't overrule him or pass any resolutions that would conflict with his orders.

Is that true? Can anyone point me to a reference that describes the authorities of the Montgomery County Executive and the Council?[/quote]

2A 17 outlines the procedure for Executive Orders.   Council does not have to approve them, but generally does.   They'd have to pass a law that requires Council approval, but then it wouldn't really be an Executive Order.

Council can introduce and pass any law it wants.  Including dealing with the stay at home orders.  The Executive can veto it.   The Council needs six votes to overturn a veto.

By the time all of that is done, the stay at home restrictions will likely be over.

Also.....the Council as a whole generally agrees with the Executive on this. 
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