County Charter Review Commission Background

Public Hearing in the Southern Portion of the County Date: Monday, May 8, 2006 Time: Meeting 7:00 p.m. Location: County Administration Building, Room 2027 14741 Gov. Oden Bowie Drive Upper Marlboro, Maryland To testify or submit written testimony call (301) 952-3600, or submit an email. In case of inclement weather, hearing will be held Tuesday, February 7, 2006 Council Hearing Room County Administration Building

A second comprehensive review of the County Charter was conducted in 2001. The Commissioners reviewed the Charter in its entirety, heard testimony from County officials and the members of the public concerning proposed changes, and held public hearings on the proposed changes. The Charter Review Commission submitted its report and recommendations to the County Council in March 2002 for consideration and action. In turn, the County Council submitted a number of Charter Amendments to the voters of the County for approval. Among those changes approved at the November 2002 election was the quadrennial appointment of a Charter Review Commission to review and recommend Charter changes where appropriate.

Accordingly, in July, 2005, the County Council adopted CR-57-2005, which established the 2005-06 Charter Review Commission and provided for membership. The Commission consists of seven citizens, three (3) appointed by the County Council, three (3) appointed by the County Executive, and a chairperson who is mutually agreed upon by the County Executive and the Chairman of the County Council.