Charles County, MD
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Here you will find a list of boards, along with their descriptions, that currently have vacant positions.
If you are interested in applying for one of the Boards and Commissions, click here to complete your application.
Once completed, a selection process will begin.
Those appointed will be contacted by our office and an Oath of Office will be administered to begin service.
Animal Matter Hearing Board
Board of Appeals
Board of License Commissioners (Liquor Board)
Board of Social Services
Charles County Police Accountability Board
Commission for Women
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council (Charles County)
Ethics Commission
Historic Preservation Commission
Internal Audit Oversight Committee
Library Board of Trustees
Mental Health Advisory Committee
Nuisance Abatement Hearing Board
Planning Commission
VACANCIES
- One (1) Citizen Member
The task of the Animal Matters Hearing Board is to hear and decide, upon receipt of a written complaint, whether or not any dog or facility regulated by the Charles County Animal Regulations constitutes a public nuisance. Governing Legislation: Bill #2011-07.
- Two (2) Citizen Members
The members are citizen planners as they are chosen from all walks of life and typically do not have any formal training prior to their appointment. Board hears Appeals of the zoning and land use decisions of the County Government, requests for approval of Special Exceptions, and requests for approval of Variances.
When submitting your application for the Board of Appeals/Planning Commission, all applicants must complete the State of Maryland online training course (at no cost). You will find this online course at: Education Welcome (maryland.gov).
Board of License Commissioners (Liquor Board)
- One (1) District 1 Representative
The task of the Board of License Commissioners is to review and approve the issuance and renewal of liquor licenses in Charles County, and establish penalties for violations. This is a 5 member board appointed by the County Commissioners and authorized/empowered by Alcoholic Beverages Article, of the Annotated Code of Maryland, to regulate the sale of alcoholic beverages in Charles County. This board meets the second Thursday of each month at 10:00am in person at the Charles County Government Building.
- One (1) Citizen Member
The task of the Board of Social Services is to advise the Director and leadership of the agency on policies, programs, and matters of local interest of the local Dept. of Social Services. The Board is charged with raising public awareness of the work of the Dept. and focusing on customer service to all County residents.
The board meets once a month from 6pm-8pm in-person at the Board of Socials Services located at 200 Kent Place, La Plata, MD 20646.
Charles County Police Accountability Board
- One (1) District 3 Representative
- One (1) District 4 Representative
The charge of the CCPAB is to hold meetings, not less than quarterly, with heads of law enforcement agencies and otherwise work with law enforcement agencies and the county government to improve matters of policing; Appoint civilian members to charging committees and trial boards as described in the Act; Receive complaints of police misconduct filed by members of the public; On at least a quarterly basis, review outcomes of disciplinary matters considered by charging committees.
One (1) Citizen Member
The Commissioners established the Charles County Commission for Women in 1996 by Resolution #96-34 to better define and identify services needed for women in the county. The Commission for Women works to raise awareness of issues affecting women and families by serving as a conduit between women and existing services and advocating for programs, education, and legislation. Members are appointed by the Charles County Commissioners for 4-year terms. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Commission for Women meetings are open to the public.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council (Charles County)
- Members who work in the area of substance abuse, prevention and treatment
The Council establishes and implement plans, strategies and priorities for alcohol and drug abuse evaluation, prevention and treatment services in Charles County.
- One (1) Alternate Member
Historic Preservation Commission
- One (1) Citizen Member
The charge of the Commission is to recommend properties for local historic landmark designation, review exterior changes to locally designated landmarks, and support documentation of historic resources throughout the County.
Internal Audit Oversight Committee
- Two (2) Citizen Members
- One (1) member with strong knowledge of accounting, auditing, or financial reporting (CPA, CIA, CIGA)
- One (1) member with expertise in enterprise risk management, internal controls or public sector governance
- One (1) member with background in law, ethics, or regulatory compliance. (It may be necessary that this member be from CCG County Attorney office
- One (1) member with knowledge of information systems and cyber security risks.
- The Internal Audit Oversight Committee (IAOC) ensures the independence, effectiveness, and compliance of the County’s internal audit function with IIA Global Internal Audit Standards. It approves the audit charter and annual plan, monitors audit results and corrective actions, oversees risk and internal control processes, and reports annually to the Board of County Commissioners.
- Two (4) Citizen Members
The purpose of the Board is to govern the management of the Library through formulating policies, establishing procedures, developing a budget and other matters to ensure proper delivery of Library and informational services to the benefit of the community of Charles County.
Mental Health Advisory Committee
The task of the Mental Health Advisory Committee is to review and make recommendations regarding services and facilities for mental health programs in Charles County. The Mental Health Advisory Committee is responsible for reviewing and recommending services and facilities for mental health programs in the County. Members serve three-year terms. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m. at the Charles County Department of Health, White Plains.
Nuisance Abatement Hearing Board
- One (1) Member
The task of the Nuisance Abatement Hearing Board is to hear citizen complaints regarding unsightly accumulation of paper, junk, vehicle parts, trash, garbage, leaves, etc. and of more than 1 foot high, grass, weeds, uncultivated vegetable growth, briars, bush and plants on private property. The board meets the second Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m.