County officials

Saturday, June 21, 2008

County officials

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The Maryland General Assembly created the Frederick County government in 1748. The county is governed by five commissioners, each elected at-large to a four-year term.

The commissioners administer state laws, and carry out functions specified by the state General Assembly. Bills are introduced by local senators and delegates during each legislative session.

The president of the Board of County Commissioners sets the agenda and runs the meeting.

The vice president fills in as necessary. The county manager runs the day-to-day operations at Winchester Hall, the seat of government.

Board of County Commissioners
The board generally meets Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Winchester Hall, 12 E. Church St., Frederick 301-600-1100

Jan H. Gardner (D), president
David P. Gray (R), vice president
Kai J. Hagen (D)
Charles A. Jenkins (R)
John ‘‘Lennie” Thompson Jr. (R)
County manager, Ronald A. Hart, 301-600-1103

The Frederick County government has 34 board and commissions, ranging from the Planning Commission to the Citizens Nursing Home Board to the Workforce Development Board. For information on the boards and commissions, log on to www.co.frederick.md.us⁄BOCC⁄FrederickCountyBoards&Commissions.htm.