County Commissioners Seeking Members for Several Boards and Commissions
The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners are actively seeking individuals to fill vacancies on several Boards and Commissions. The deadline for applications is October 18, 2024.
The following boards and commissions have upcoming vacancies:
- Animal Control Commission
- Board of Appeals – Zoning
- Board of Building Appeals
- Commission on Aging
- Economic Development Commission
- Ethics Commission
- Kent Narrows Development Foundation
- Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
- Planning Commission
- Plumbing and HVAC Board
The Animal Control Commission advises the Board of County Commissioners and the Department of Animal Services on matters related to animal control and services, including Federal and State regulations, and County ordinances. The Commission also sets the fees and fines for animal licensing and control. Public hearings are held by the Commission on complaints to charges of Code violation by citizens, at the request of an Animal Control Commissioner, or an animal's designation as vicious or dangerous by the Department of Animal Control.
The Board of Appeals-Zoning has the powers necessary to enable it to fulfill its functions and execute the functions of Md. Land Use Code Ann. § 4-305. The Board holds public hearings on requests for variances, conditional uses and appeals relating the Queen Anne’s County Code.
The Board of Building Appeals was established by both resolution and County Code on June 26, 1984. The Board was established to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official, relative to the application and interpretation of the Building Code.
The Commission on Aging was formed at the inception of the Department of Aging in 1981 as an advisory body as required by the Older Americans Act. It is patterned after the Maryland Commission on Aging. It is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes.
The purpose of the Economic Development Commission is to develop a vibrant economy with the necessary human and business resources to provide the highest quality of life for all residents, while preserving the County’s distinctive cultural and environmental heritage.
The Ethics Commission devises, receives, and maintains all forms generated under the ethics code for Queen Anne’s County. The also provide published advisory opinions to persons subject to this title as to the applicability of this title to them and processes and makes determinations as to complaints filed by any person alleging a violation of the code. The commission also conducts a public information program regarding the purposes and application of the code.
The Kent Narrows Development Foundation, Inc. facilitates the revitalization of the Kent Narrows, a 995-acre waterfront area which is a strategically important asset to Queen Anne’s County. The Foundation is a 501c3 organization led by a board of directors who work in cooperation with the Queen Anne’s County Commissioners and other governing bodies to establish objectives and guidelines for development and redevelopment of the Kent Narrows, addressing any other issues that may be deemed critical to the area. The Foundation works to focus local public and private leadership efforts in coordinating an economic development program. It also assists in securing the maximum utilization of funding available from county, state, federal and other sources.
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board advises the Department of Parks and Recreation and the County Commissioners on all questions of general policy relating to parks and public recreation in the County. The Board also advises the department as to matters of general policy and direction and, when appropriate, brings matter of public interest to the attention of the Department and County Administration. This Board also sets fees and charges for all those properties, programs and activities supervised or controlled by the Department of Parks and Recreation.
The Planning Commission has the powers necessary to enable it to fulfill its functions, promote planning and execute the functions of Md. Land Use Code Ann. § 2-101. The Commission makes and approves plans they recommend to the Board of County Commissioners for adoption.
The Plumbing and HVAC Board acts as an adviser to the County Commissioners regarding the administration of the County’s plumbing code and plumbing office. It hears and attempts to resolve complaints, disputes, or questions regarding plumbing matters with property owners or their agents, licensed plumbers or the plumbing inspector.
For individuals interested in serving, the application process is accessible online at https://onboard.qac.org/. Alternatively, applicants may navigate to the official county website at qac.org and search for the specific Board or Commission to find the relevant application page.
To be considered for the vacancies, interested candidates are requested to submit their resume and a detailed letter of interest through the online application software.