Citizen Involvement Opportunities Abound

St. Mary’s County boards, commissions and committees are an excellent way to get involved and make your voice heard in the county.

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s Board of County is looking for citizens who are interested in volunteering their time to their community. If this sounds like you, consider serving on various Boards, Committees and Commissions. Detailed descriptions of the various boards and membership application can be found on the county’s website.  All applications must include a resume and be submitted no later than Nov. 27, 2015.

Anyone with interest or expertise in the following boards and commissions should apply as soon as possible.

Airport Advisory Committee

Agriculture, Seafood & Forestry Commission

Building Code Appeals Board

Commission for Women

Economic Development Commission

Ethics Commission

Family Violence Coordinating Counsel

Library Board of Trustees

Planning Commission

Recreation and Parks Board

Transportation Advisory Commission

Wicomico Shores Golf Course Advisory Board

Some boards and commissions have special requirements for members. The decisions these committees make are based on specific knowledge, so experts are required. The following vacancies have special requirements:

Adult Public Guardianship Board – Registered Nurse

Electrical Examiners Board – Licensed Electrician

Metropolitan Commission Board – Must live in the 7th District.

Property Tax Assessment Appeal Board – Must complete a biographical information form and disclosure form can be found at: http://www.stmarysmd.com/voluntr/Tax%20Appeal.asp.

For more information contact Diane Gleissner at 301-475-4200, ext. 1700.

 

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