The Charles County Commissioners seek county residents to fill vacancies on the Charter Board established in March 2023. Members of this board can directly impact the structure of our county government for decades to come. 

 

The Charter Board is a nine-citizen member board comprising two members from each of Charles County's four Commissioner Districts and one member who shall reside in any Commissioner District. The application deadline is Tuesday, April 18. To apply, visit www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/government/boards-commissions-1009.

 

The Charter Board will draft a charter for Charles County to change the present form of government from code home rule to charter government. The proposed charter will define the duties, powers, rules, procedures, and structure of local county government and the rights of our citizens.

 

The draft charter will be presented to the County Commissioners by June 1, 2024, who will cause it to be published at least twice within thirty days after it is presented. The charter will then be submitted to the voters of the County during the 2024 regular election. If a majority of the votes cast are in favor of its adoption, the form of government for Charles County will change from code home rule to charter on the date specified in the charter. 

 

The Charter Board will meet at least monthly beginning June 1, 2023.

 

For more information or questions, contact Christina Elkins at 240-776-6709 or ElkinsC@CharlesCountyMD.gov.