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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.
Howard County Government Boards & Commissions
- Agricultural Preservation Board
- Board of Elections
- Board of Electrical Examiners
- Board of Health
- Board to Promote Self Sufficiency
- Cemetery Preservation Advisory Board
- Coalition to End Homelessness Board
- Commission for Transitioning Students With Disabilities
- Commission for Veterans & Military Families
- Commission for Women
- Commission on Aging
- Commission on Disabilities
- Consumer Protection Advisory Board
- Design Advisory Panel
- Environmental Sustainability Board
- Ethics Commission
- Harriet Tubman Advisory Council
- Historic Preservation Commission
- Housing & Community Development Board
- Human Rights & Equity Commissions & Workgroups
- Human Trafficking Prevention Coordination Council
- Local Behavioral Health Authority (HCLBHA) Board
- Local Children’s Board
- Pension Oversight Commission
- Personnel Board
- Planning Board
- Recreation & Parks Advisory Board
- Retirement Plan Committee
- Transportation Boards & Advisory Groups
- Adult Public Guardianship Review Board
- Animal Matters Hearing Board
- Citizens’ Election Fund Commission
- Economic Development Authority
- Equal Business Opportunity Commission
- Housing Commission
- Board of Library Trustees
- Board of License Commissioners (commonly known as the Liquor Board)
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission
- Multimodal Transportation Board
- Plumbing Advisory Board
- Public Works Board
- Revenue Authority
- Board of Social Services
- Workforce Development Board