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.
Area Council on Aging
Board of Social Services
Charles County Police Accountability Board
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council (Charles County)
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 Members
The purpose of the Area Council on Aging is to promote the welfare and betterment of senior citizens of Charles County by working actively and cooperatively within the community; to develop awareness and understanding of problems and concerns; to develop community support for programs designed to benefit and support the senior citizen population.
- 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.
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.
Historic Preservation Commission
- Seven (7) Citizen Members with demonstrated special interest, specific knowledge or professional or academic training in such fields as history, architecture, architectural history, land use planning, archeology, anthropology, curation, conservation, landscape architecture, historic preservation, urban design or related disciplines.
The charge of the Historic Preservation 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 (2) Citizen Members
The task of the Library Board of Trustees is to deal with all aspects of the library, including services, staff, rules and regulations and other functions for the proper delivery of library services. The board meets the first Thursday of every month at 6:00 p.m., except either July or August.
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.
- One (1) Citizen Member
The Planning Commission hears various land use and regulatory requests relating to zoning, subdivision, and development regulations within the County. Examples include approval of major subdivisions and findings of adequate public facilities. Additionally, the Planning Commission serves as an advisory board to the County Commissioners when considering certain regulatory or legislative items such as amendments to the Subdivision Regulations or Zoning Ordinance and requests for Capital Improvement Programs.
Planning Commission meetings are held in the Commissioners Meeting Room at the County Government Building.