Howard County Early Childhood Advisory Council
The Howard County Early Childhood Advisory Council supports the care, education and health of our youngest learners.
Graphical Information Systems (GIS)
The Graphical Information Systems (GIS) Division supports the creation, standardization, storage, and dissemination of geographical data for all County departments.
Bureau of Environmental Services
Employees operate the County landfill, implement and manage recycling programs, oversee residential curbside collections and administer stormwater management.
Human Resources

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) coordinates the administration of all personnel related tasks for Howard County Government. The office actively promotes a philosophy of equal opportunity for all through the impartial application of rules and regulations pertaining to hiring, promotion, training, compensation, and benefits.
Emergency Food and Shelter Program Local Board
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Pension Oversight Commission
Agriculture
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Community Sustainability

The Howard County Office of Community Sustainability aims to protect and enhance the quality of life in our communities by addressing environmental and economic issues affecting County citizens and future generations. Guided by principles of science, ingenuity, sustainability and stewardship, the Office engages in water quality, economic development, agriculture, energy and education initiatives.
Fire and Rescue Services

We are a combination system of nearly 900 career and volunteer providers operating from 13 stations across Howard County. The department is located between Baltimore City and the District of Columbia and provides and receives automatic aid to and from our surrounding partners in Prince George's, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Montgomery and Frederick counties. The department is statutorily responsible for the administration of the affairs for the county in fire suppression and prevention, fire training, arson investigation, rescue services and emergency medical services.
Affordable Housing Working Group
The Committee’s input will help ensure that the future vision for Gateway considers all the essential components of an innovation district.
Sheriff's Office
The Howard County Sheriff's Office has been in existence and serving the citizens of Howard County since 1851. The Sheriff's Office offers a broad range of law enforcement services, such as Judicial Security, Summons Service, Warrant Service & Fugitive Retrieval, Domestic Violence Service & Assistance, Prisoner Transportation, and Landlord/Tenant Services.
Inspector General Advisory Board
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Workforce Development
Offering resources and employment services to help business and job seeker customer in Howard County, MD.
County Executive
The County Executive is the head of the executive branch of government in Howard County and is elected to a four-year term.
Gateway Master Plan Advisory Committee
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Procurement & Contract Administration
The Office of Procurement and Contract Administration maintains approximately 775 annual contracts for the goods, services and capital improvement projects that allow Departments to serve the residents of Howard County.
Interfaith Advisory Council
The Howard County Interfaith Advisory Council is established to address religious intolerance, enhance community support, and coordinate services for at-risk populations through interfaith collaboration and dialogue.
Local Children's Board
Community Resources & Services
The nine offices of the Department of Community Resources and Services (DCRS) address the needs of multiple generations, tailor services to different cultural values, and promote full inclusion for individuals with disabilities.
Equal Business Opportunity Commission
Howard County Planning Group to Plan America's 250th Anniversary
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