The Clerk to the Commissioners serves as the official recorder for the meetings of the Board of County Commissioners. The Clerk is the keeper of the County Seal, the Clerk attests and affixes to all official documents and contracts executed by the County Commissioners; is the official custodian of all County Government documents; ensures all official actions taken by the Board of County Commissioners are maintained and recorded in compliance with the proper state or federal agency; schedules retreats, summits, training and other such meetings for County Commissioners with Boards, Commissions, Committees and outside agencies.

To request an appointment on the Commissioners' agenda, please complete the Request for Appointment Form.

Contact Information:

Carol A. DeSoto, CAP, OM

Clerk to the Commissioners

DeSotoC@CharlesCountyMD.gov

Office Phone: (301) 645-0691

or

John Adelodun

Assistant Clerk to the Commissioners

AdeloduJ@CharlesCountyMD.gov

Office Phone: (240) 776-6709

Commissioners Public Comment Sessions will be held on the first and last session of each month at 5:00 p.m.    (time may be subject to change)

2025 Board of County Commissioners' Calendar

2025 Local Legislative Proposals

2026 Board of County Commissioners' Calendar

2026 State Legislative Proposals

Submit a Public Comment

Guide to Understanding Commissioners' Public Comment Sessions

Commissioners' Actions on Legislation