Montgomery County Register
January 1, 2018 Adopted Executive Regulations
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MCER NO. 13-17: ADOPTED DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS REGULATION
Unmaintained Vacant Dwellings
SUMMARY: Vacant dwellings must meet the standards set forth in Chapter 26 of the Montgomery County Code. During an inspection of a vacant dwelling, the Department conducts a visual assessment for compliance with Chapter 26. Any violation of these standards is considered non-compliance, and any violation that remains uncorrected after sufficient notice and opportunity to correct has been provided to the Owner shall result in the vacant dwelling being designated as an Unmaintained Vacant Dwelling
This regulation sets forth additional guidance and details regarding the designation of an Unmaintained Vacant Dwelling, sets the fees associated with inspections of such Dwellings, and provides additional guidance on the appeals process under Chapter 26, Article III.
ACTION: Executive Regulation 13-17 was approved by the County Council according to the Method 2 review process, effective December 12, 2017.
AUTHORIZATION AND PROCEDURAL METHOD: Montgomery County Code, 2014, Chapter 26, Article II. Method 2.
COPIES OF THE ADOPTED REGULATION: A copy of the regulation may be obtained from Christopher Anderson, Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Division of Community Development, 1401 Rockville Pike, Fourth Floor, Rockville, Maryland, 20852; 240-777-3713; TTY Number: 240-777-3552; Email: christopher.anderson@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Employee Drug and Alcohol Use and Drug and Alcohol Testing
SUMMARY: This regulation amends Section 32 of the Personnel Regulations to incorporate changes for safety-sensitive transit employees to ensure compliance with a Federal Transit Administration audit of the County’s drug and alcohol program. The changes in this regulation also reflect the requirements of the Maryland Transit Administration. This regulation supersedes Executive Regulation 12-00AM, in part, Executive Regulation 26-07, in part, and Executive Regulation 16-13, in part.
ACTION: Executive Regulation 14-17 was approved by the County Council according to the Method 1 review process, effective December 12, 2017
AUTHORIZATION AND PROCEDURAL METHOD: Montgomery County Code, 2004, §33-7(b). Method 1.
COPIES OF THE ADOPTED REGULATION: A copy of the regulation may be obtained from Johnna DeVaul, Disability Program Manager, Office of Human Resources, 101 Monroe Street, 7th Floor, Rockville, Maryland, 20850; 240-777-5176; Email: Johnna.DeVaul@montgomerycountymd.gov.
MCER NO. 15-17: ADOPTED DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE REGULATION
Administration of the Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP)
SUMMARY: In accordance with Montgomery County Code Section 21-21, the County Executive administers the Length of Service Awards Program. In 1992, the County Executive delegated authority for the day-to-day administration of the program to the Fire and Rescue Commission, in coordination with appropriate County Government agencies and the Local Fire and Rescue Departments. In 2001, the County Executive delegated this authority to the Fire Administrator. In 2005, the County Executive delegated this authority to the Fire Chief. By this Regulation the fire Chief further delegates certain authority to the Division of Volunteer and Community Services. This regulation supersedes Executive Regulation 17-00.
ACTION: Executive Regulation 15-17 was promulgated under the Method 3 process and became effective December 13, 2017.
AUTHORIZATION AND PROCEDURAL METHOD: Montgomery County Code, 2004, Sections 21-2(d)(3) and 21-21. Method 3.
COPIES OF THE ADOPTED REGULATION: A copy of the regulation may be obtained from Program Manager II, Office of the Fire Chief, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue, 100 Edison Park Drive, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20878; 240-777-2408.