Government

Executive Branch

County Executive

Responsible for proposing and administering budgets, carrying out legislative policies, and addressing resident concerns.

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County Administration

Responsible for government administration and technical support.

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Departments & Offices

Responsible for providing public services, maintaining facilities, and economic security overseen by the County Executive.

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Boards & Commissions

Responsible for advising various County personnel on specific matters for which they are an expert.

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Legislative Branch

County Council

Responsible for enacting laws, authorizing budgets, and assisting with constituent matters.

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County Auditor

Responsible for assisting the Council with budget and audit financial matters.

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Board of License Commissioners

Responsible for regulating the sale, distribution, and licenses for alcoholic beverages.

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Zoning Board

Responsible for decisions on zoning map amendments requests and future development plans.

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Judicial Branch

Circuit Court

Responsible for jury trials, juvenile, family law, serious criminal matters and complex civil matters.

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Clerk's Office

Responsible for issuing business licenses, marriage licenses, recording land deeds and maintaining other documents.

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District Court

Responsible for all landlord-tenant cases, replevin actions, motor vehicle violations, misdemeanors and certain felonies.

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Orphan's Court

Responsible for handling cases involving wills and estates for decedents.

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Register of Wills

Responsible for information regarding wills and probate.

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Sheriff's Office

Responsible for judicial security, summons notices, warrant services and a broad range of other law enforcement services.

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State's Attorney

Responsible for handling the prosecution of all crimes.

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County Representatives

State Delegation

Responsible for representing the County in the Maryland legislature.

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Federal Representatives

Responsible for representing the County in U.S. Congress.

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