Maryland HB262 establishes the Council for Open Data to promote open data policies and practices across state agencies.

Maryland HB262 creates the Council for Open Data, tasked with promoting open data policies and practices. The Council will provide guidance on open data standards, advocate for sound records management, and recommend legislation. It will also identify funding mechanisms for open data and encourage local entities to use open data portals. The Council consists of state officials and local representatives, with the State Chief Data Officer as Chair and the Improvement Vice Chair. Members serve staggered terms and cannot receive compensation but are reimbursed for expenses.

Maryland HB262 establishes the Council for Open Data to promote open data policies and practices across state agencies.

Maryland HB262 creates the Council for Open Data, tasked with promoting open data policies and practices. The Council will provide guidance on open data standards, advocate for sound records management, and recommend legislation. It will also identify funding mechanisms for open data and encourage local entities to use open data portals. The Council consists of state officials and local representatives, with the State Chief Data Officer as Chair and the Improvement Vice Chair. Members serve staggered terms and cannot receive compensation but are reimbursed for expenses.