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MUNI BALTIMORE COUNTYlocal legislationConfirmed after 3 Meetings without Council Action

Confirmation of Michael Ross-Jones to Trauma-Informed Care Task Force

Original title: Michael Ross-Jones Member - Trauma-Informed Care Task Force

Record date · January 12, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Michael Ross-Jones has been confirmed as a member of the Trauma-Informed Care Task Force. The appointment was finalized after the nomination remained before the Committee on Legislative Investigations for three meetings without formal Council action.

Why it matters

Michael Ross-Jones will now serve on a task force responsible for advising on trauma-informed care policies, which impacts how local government agencies interact with residents who have experienced trauma.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Michael Ross-Jones

He is now an official member of the Trauma-Informed Care Task Force.

Directly affected

Trauma-Informed Care Task Force

The task force gains a new member to participate in its proceedings.

Key Facts

Michael Ross-Jones is confirmed as a member of the Trauma-Informed Care Task Force.
The nomination was filed under number EA25-0100.
The nomination was reviewed by the Committee on Legislative Investigations.
The appointment was confirmed automatically after the nomination sat for three meetings without Council action.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Trauma-Informed Care Task Force?

The document identifies it as the body to which Michael Ross-Jones was appointed, but does not provide a specific mission statement.

How was this person confirmed?

The nomination was confirmed automatically because the Council took no action on the file for three consecutive meetings.

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Automatic Confirmation Process

The document highlights a procedural rule where executive nominations are confirmed by default if the Council fails to act within three meetings.

Committee on Legislative Investigations

Connected Entities

Michael Ross-Jones, Committee on Legislative Investigations, Trauma-Informed Care Task Force

PersonMichael Ross-Jones“Appointee to the Trauma-Informed Care Task Force”Map →

OrganizationCommittee on Legislative Investigations“The committee that reviewed the nomination”Map →

OrganizationTrauma-Informed Care Task Force“The government body to which the individual was appointed”Map →

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