Maryland Corporations - Municipal Section 22

      (a)      (1)      Within 90 days from the verification of a valid petition, the organizing committee shall:

                  (i)      Actively seek information and input from the county government;

                  (ii)      Hold a public meeting to collect public testimony on the proposed incorporation; and

                  (iii)      Present the county governing body with a report on issues related to the proposed incorporation.

            (2)      During the 90-day period required under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the county government shall cooperate fully with the organizing committee.

            (3)      The organizing committee shall:

                  (i)      Notify the county liaison of all meetings and deliberations of the organizing committee; and

                  (ii)      Ensure that the county liaison is given full opportunity to participate in all meetings and deliberations of the organizing committee.

      (b)      Within 45 days of the receipt of the report required under subsection (a)(1)(iii) of this section, the county governing body or its designee may review the report and provide comments to the organizing committee on issues relating to the proposed incorporation.