Charter Review Commission - 2019-2020

On May 28, 2019, the Frederick County Council finalized Resolution No. 19-09 establishing the Frederick County Charter Review Commission.  The Charter Review Commission was tasked to review the Charter and make recommendations for any adjustments.  On June 26, 2019, the first meeting was held.  The Commission was asked to complete their work no later than February 28, 2020. Their purpose was to ensure that the Charter is clear in meaning, addresses the needs of contemporary government, and remain a functional, working document that effectively outlines the framework for the efficient operation of County government.  Their last meeting was held on February 6, 2020.  On March 10, 2020, The Charter Review Commission presented their Final Report to the County Council.

The Council selected seven residents of Frederick County to serve as members of the Commission, including one member from each Council District.  The members of the Commission were as follows:  District 1- Paul Gilligan, District 2- Walter Olson, District 3- Stephen Slater (Chair), District 4- John Daniels (Vice Chair), District 5- Dr. April Miller, and At Large- Lisa Jarosinski and Dylan Diggs.

Charter Review Commission Final Report

• Final Report without Appendices
  • Appendix A Charter Review Commission Pledge
  • Appendix B Spreadsheet of All Proposals and Action Taken
  • Appendix C Documents Prepared by Floor Leaders of Workshops
  • Appendix D Minutes of Meetings
  • Appendix E Recommendations from Present and Past Public Officials
  • Appendix F Miscellaneous Documents Received

Charter Review Commission Proposals

• Final Charter Proposals Spreadsheet Dated February 4, 2020

Charter Review Commission Agendas

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Charter Review Commission Minutes

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Charter Review Commission Meeting Videos

• June 26, 2019
• July 10, 2019
• August 1, 2019
• August 19, 2019
• September 5, 2019
• September 19, 2019
• October 3, 2019
• October 17, 2019
• October 28, 2019
• November 4, 2019 
• November 7, 2019
• November 18, 2019
• December 11, 2019 
• December 19, 2019 
• January 16, 2020 
• January 30, 2020 
• February 6, 2020

Charter Review Commission Pledge

Pledge

Press Releases

• June 25, 2019
• July 31, 2019
• November 19, 2019
• January 21, 2020

Links

Maryland Charter Counties

• Anne Arundel County Charter
• Baltimore County Charter
  • Baltimore County Charter Review Commission Report 2017
• Cecil County Charter 
• Dorchester County Charter 
• Frederick County Charter
• Harford County Charter
  • Harford County Charter Review Commission Report 2012
• Howard County Charter
  • Howard County Charter Review Commission Report 2011
• Montgomery County Charter
  • Montgomery County Charter Review Commission Report 2018
• Prince George’s County Charter
  • Prince George’s County Charter Review Commission Report 2018
• Talbot County Charter
• Wicomico County Charter

Commission Background and Information
Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) County Government Structure