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Howard County Boards and Commissions play an important role in fostering citizen involvement in our government. County Boards or Commissions cover a wide variety of topics ranging from the environment, fire and rescue services and cable, just to name a few. Board or Commission members advise various County personnel on specific matters for which they are an expert. In some instances, Board or Commission members recommend or comment on legislation, budget items or other important policy changes. Also see the County Council Boards and Commissions further down the page.
Applicants should send a resume and a brief letter explaining why they want to serve on the Board to: Howard County Government, Office of the County Executive, Attn: Kim Pruim, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043.
Government Boards & Commissions
- Adult Public Guardianship Review Board
- Agricultural Preservation Board
- Animal Matters Hearing Board
- Board of Elections
- Board of Electrical Examiners
- Board of Health
- Board of Library Trustees
- Board to Promote Self Sufficiency
- Cable Advisory Committee
- Cemetery Preservation Advisory Board
- Citizens’ Election Fund Commission
- Commission on Aging
- Commission on Disabilities
- Commission for Transitioning Students With Disabilities
- Commission for Veterans & Military Families
- Commission for Women
- Consumer Protection Advisory Board
- Design Advisory Panel
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission
- Economic Development Authority Board of Directors
- Environmental Sustainability Board
- Equal Business Opportunity Commission
- Ethics Commission
- Historic Preservation Commission
- Housing Commission
- Housing & Community Development Board
- Human Rights Commission
- Human Trafficking Prevention Coordination Council
- Local Behavioral Health Authority (HCLBHA) Board
- Local Children’s Board
- Multimodal Transportation Board
- Pension Oversight Commission
- Personnel Board
- Planning Board
- Plumbing Advisory Board
- Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board
- Public Spaces Commission
- Public Works Board
- Recreation & Parks Advisory Board
- Revenue Authority
- Social Services Board
- Soil Conservation District
County Council Boards
Other Boards, Commissions & Workgroups
- Asian American Pacific Islander Workgroup
- Bicycle Advisory Group
- Citizens Advisory Council
- Coalition to End Homelessness Board
- Harriet Tubman Advisory Council
- Internal Affairs Hearing Board
- La Alianza Latina Workgroup
- LGBTQ+ Workgroup
- Retirement Plan Committee
- Workforce Development Board
- Youth Advisory Council