MD HB1623

Establishes the Village Council of Drummond as the governing body of the special taxing district in Montgomery County, replacing the former "Drummond Citizens' Committee" structure

Requires annual elections on the first Monday of May for three Village Council members who must be residents for at least 6 months and at least 21 years old, with all residents 18+ eligible to vote

Expands eligible uses of Village tax funds to include hiring employees, professional services, snow and leaf removal, and "other purposes deemed appropriate by the Village Council for the operation of the Village"

Mandates annual budget process with public hearing (10 days notice required), certified public accountant audits, and prohibits expenditures without prior Village Council appropriation

Raises competitive bidding threshold from $300 to $15,000 for material or work contracts, with exceptions for sole-source procurement, professional services, litigation-related contracts, and emergencies