DORCHESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND

CHARTER AMENDMENTS

To amend the Dorchester County Charter to specify that the review of administrative structure that is required at least every four years be conducted within the first fiscal year of each County Council term.

	For*	Against
	12,668	1,465
% of Total	89.63%	10.37%

Question B:
COUNTY BUDGET PREPARATION &D ADOPTION DATES

To amend the Dorchester County Charter to change the date by which the County Council shall prepare the annual budget from May to May 15 each year, and to change the date by which the Council shall adopt the annual budget from May 31 to June 15 each year.

	For*	Against
	10,527	3,258
% of Total	76.37%	23.63%

Question C:
COUNTY MANAGER RESIDENCY

To amend the Dorchester County Charter to remove the requirement that the County Manager be a resident of Dorchester County.

	For	Against*
	5,570	8,861
% of Total	38.60%	61.40%

Question D:
COUNTY MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES

To amend the Dorchester County Charter to clarify certain responsibilities of the County Manager, including the day-to-day operation of the County government, and establish procedures for certain vacancies.

	For*	Against
	12,320	1,809
% of Total	87.20%	12.80%

Question E:
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE RESIDENCY

To amend the Dorchester County Charter to remove the requirement that the Director of Finance be a resident of Dorchester County

	For	Against*
	5,781	8,588
% of Total	40.23%	59.77%

Question F:
GOVERNMENTAL TRANSPARENCY

To amend the Dorchester County Charter to ensure transparency of governmental functions, access to open meetings (in person or remotely) and access to public records.

	For*	Against
	13,349	1,060
% of Total	92.64%	7.36%