Anonymous
Post 06/16/2020 12:53     Subject: Re:What power does the MoCo Council Have?
Didn’t Elrich just get a committee or epidemiologists together to help With this decision? Are they having meetings?
Anonymous
Post 06/12/2020 19:24     Subject: Re:What power does the MoCo Council Have?
We have kids in high school. Over 75 percent of our friends are planning to move either when kids start college (A year) or afternoon college. Most of us had planned to stay. Most of us own small businesses and have spent years with Moco hurdles. I know anecdotal but there maybe consequences. My hisband would like to move now as I can telecommute - I’m just not ready given kids in high school.
Anonymous
Post 06/12/2020 15:58     Subject: What power does the MoCo Council Have?
Let's see how the savings plan will impact Elrich's decision to open up. Cut all the budgets by 10% or open business so that tax revenues can come back.
Anonymous
Post 06/12/2020 13:29     Subject: What power does the MoCo Council Have?
Anonymous wrote:We’ll be signing a one year lease in another state, just enrolled in the township public schools.

We’ll check in with Ehrlich in May 2021. Who knows, we might never come back, only to sell the house.


The former governor of Maryland (2002-2006)? Why?
Anonymous
Post 06/12/2020 00:26     Subject: What power does the MoCo Council Have?
Anonymous wrote:We’ll be signing a one year lease in another state, just enrolled in the township public schools.

We’ll check in with Ehrlich in May 2021. Who knows, we might never come back, only to sell the house.


Hah, we just did this also, though still in MD.. but a few hours away where infection rates are super-low.
Anonymous
Post 06/11/2020 23:59     Subject: What power does the MoCo Council Have?
We’ll be signing a one year lease in another state, just enrolled in the township public schools.

We’ll check in with Ehrlich in May 2021. Who knows, we might never come back, only to sell the house.
Anonymous
Post 06/11/2020 23:43     Subject: What power does the MoCo Council Have?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote: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?


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.




Thanks. That's really helpful.

And yes, I sort of assumed the council is happy to let Elrich do his thing while telling their constituents that it's not their fault.

By the way, you seem someone quite well-versed in all this. What did you mean by referencing the stay-at-home order? The stay-at-home provisions were removed in the 070-20 executive order, no? I keep hearing people, including Elrich, say we're still under a stay-at-home order, but I don't see that in 070-20.


No, I'm just using sloppy phrasing. Referring to any restrictions.....until it's 100% normal again.
Anonymous
Post 06/11/2020 23:02     Subject: What power does the MoCo Council Have?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote: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?


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.


Thanks. That's really helpful.

And yes, I sort of assumed the council is happy to let Elrich do his thing while telling their constituents that it's not their fault.

By the way, you seem someone quite well-versed in all this. What did you mean by referencing the stay-at-home order? The stay-at-home provisions were removed in the 070-20 executive order, no? I keep hearing people, including Elrich, say we're still under a stay-at-home order, but I don't see that in 070-20.
Anonymous
Post 06/11/2020 22:29     Subject: What power does the MoCo Council Have?
Anonymous wrote: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?


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.
Anonymous
Post 06/11/2020 20:57     Subject: What power does the MoCo Council Have?
Anonymous wrote: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?


https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/montgomerycounty/latest/montgomeryco_md/0-0-0-2
Anonymous
Post 06/11/2020 20:56     Subject: What power does the MoCo Council Have?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The Council has the power to make laws that give the executive power to make decisions like this. Period.
- someone whose Mom was on the Council


I understand that 10,000 foot description, but why can't the council pass a law that opens daycares?


The Council could, just like Congress can pass a law that renames military bases.
Anonymous
Post 06/11/2020 20:17     Subject: What power does the MoCo Council Have?
Anonymous wrote:The Council has the power to make laws that give the executive power to make decisions like this. Period.
- someone whose Mom was on the Council


I understand that 10,000 foot description, but why can't the council pass a law that opens daycares?
Anonymous
Post 06/11/2020 20:06     Subject: What power does the MoCo Council Have?
The Council has the power to make laws that give the executive power to make decisions like this. Period.
- someone whose Mom was on the Council
Anonymous
Post 06/11/2020 17:45     Subject: What power does the MoCo Council Have?
That sounds crazy.

What about our reps to the Maryland House of Delegates? Do they have any authority here?
Anonymous
Post 06/11/2020 17:11     Subject: What power does the MoCo Council Have?
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?