County to try fully automated video streaming system

In an attempt to create greater transparency in government, the Worcester County Commissioners have approved the purchase of equipment needed to record and provide constituents online access to its bi-weekly meetings.

During the commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Kelly Shannahan, county assistant chief administrator, presented cost estimates that were significantly less than those discussed in previous sessions.

“We looked at it a couple of years ago and at that time looked at duplicating a system similar to what Ocean City had,” he said. “Their system was in the range of $200,000, which we felt was a little bit more than we can spend.”

During a closed session meeting on July 5, the commissioners asked Shannahan to review information generated from a discussion that was tabled in May 2015.

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