Ch. 82

LAWS OF MARYLAND

Except as provided in this title, and notwithstanding
anything contained in any of the documents of the homeowners
association:

(1)  Subject to the provisions of paragraph [(2)] (3)
of this section, all meetings of the homeowners association;
including meetings of the board of directors or other governing
body of the homeowners association or a committee of the
homeowners association, shall be open to all members of the
homeowners association or their agents;

(2)  ALL MEMBERS OF THE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION SHALL
BE GIVEN REASONABLE NOTICE OF ALL REGULARLY SCHEDULED OPEN
MEETINGS OF THE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION;

[(2)] (3) A meeting of the board of directors or
other governing body of the homeowners association or a committee
of the homeowners association may be held in closed session only
for the following purposes:

(i) Discussion of matter pertaining to
employees and personnel;

(ii) Protection of the privacy or reputation of
individuals in matters not related to the homeowners
association's business;

(iii) Consultation with legal counsel;

(iv) Consultation with staff personnel,
consultants, attorneys, or other persons in connection with
pending or potential litigation;

(v) Investigative proceedings concerning
possible or actual criminal misconduct;

(vi) Consideration of the terms or conditions
of a business transaction in the negotiation stage if the
disclosure could adversely affect the economic interests of the
homeowners association;

(vii) Compliance with a             specific

constitutional, statutory, or judicially imposed     requirement

protecting particular proceedings or matters     from public
disclosure; or

(viii) On an individually recorded affirmative
vote of two-thirds of the board or committee members present,
some other exceptional reason so compelling as to override the
general public policy in favor of open meetings; and

[(3)] (4) If a meeting is held in closed session
under paragraph (2) of this section:

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