LA PLATA, Md. – The Charles County Commissioners are seeking county residents who want to get involved in their community to fill vacancies on several boards, committees, and commissions. No experience required.

The Board of License Commissioners (Liquor Board) reviews and approves the issuance and renewal of liquor licenses in Charles County, and establishes penalties for violations. Members serve four-year terms. Seeking District 2 and District 4 residents to fill vacancy.

The Nuisance Abatement Board conducts hearings pertaining to citizen complaints regarding unsightly accumulation of paper, junk, vehicle parts, trash, garbage, leaves, etc. and if grass, weeds, uncultivated vegetable growth, briars, bush and plants that are more than one foot high on private property.

The Internal Audit Oversight Committee advises the Board of Commissioners and the County Administrator on significant audit matters such as management’s internal controls, compliance, performance and risk assessment practices, and the work plan for internal audits performed under the Internal Audit Charter.

The Governor’s Property Tax Assessment Board hears appeals from Charles County property owners who disagree with the values assessed by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, and appeals concerning local tax credits, local taxes, and other local tax matters. In addition to completing a Charles County online application, you must complete a Governor’ application at Governor.Maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Application-Form.pdf.

Additional vacancies include:

  • Adult Public Guardianship Review Board
  • Alarm Review Board
  • Animal Matters Hearing Board
  • Area Council on Aging
  • Board of License Commissioners (Liquor Board) District 2 and District 4
  • Business Development Loan Fund for Women, Minorities and Veterans
  • Charles County Pension Plan Committee
  • Commission for Women
  • Commission on Individuals with Disabilities
  • Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council (Charles County)
  • Homeowner’s Association Dispute Review Board
  • Internal Audit Oversight Committee Newly Formed
  • Mental Health Advisory Committee
  • Nuisance Abatement Board
  • Property Tax Assessment Appeal Board
  • Sheriff’s Office Retirement Plan Committee (SORP)

Positions will remain open until filled.  A separate application must be submitted for each vacancy.   Applications and a detailed list of all current vacancies are available on the Charles County Government website at www.CharlesCountyMD.gov or by contacting Carol DeSoto, Senior Commissioner Specialist, at 301-645-0691 or DesotoC@CharlesCountyMD.gov