Today the County’s Director of Planning & Growth Management, Melvin โ€œChuckโ€ Beall, Jr., announced his resignation effective immediately. Mr. Beall has been employed with Charles County Government since March 29, 1993.

โ€œI have enjoyed my employment with County Government over the last 18 years and the professional opportunities it has provided me,โ€ said Mr. Beall.ย  โ€œI am most proud of the accomplishments the staff of the Department of Planning & Growth Management has been able to obtain in improving the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the County.โ€

ย โ€œWe wish Mr. Beall the best in his future endeavors,โ€ said Commissioner President Candice Quinn Kelly on behalf of the Board of Commissioners.ย  โ€œAt this time, our goal is to find a candidate who is equally qualified and dedicated, and committed to moving the Department forward in a positive direction.โ€

Assistant to the County Administrator Roy Hancock will serve as the Acting Temporary Director of the Planning & Growth Management Department until a permanent replacement is appointed. The Commissioners plan to conduct a competitive screening process to fill the position.