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The Board of County Commissioners is soliciting applicants for the committees listed below. Calvert County residents who are registered voters in Calvert County should apply. Applications may be obtained from the Commissioners' Office (175 Main Street, Room 205, Prince Frederick, MD), any Calvert County Public Library branch, or online at http://www.co.cal.md.us/references/getinvolved/. You may mail (Board of County Commissioners, Courthouse, 175 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678), fax (410-535-5594), or hand deliver your application to Maureen Frederick. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the telephone number listed in the advertisement or Mrs. Frederick at 410-535-1600, extension 2214 or 301-855-1243, extension 2214. 

Applications must be submitted no later than Wednesday, August 4, 2010.

Adult Guardianship Review Board
2 Vacancies (Term Expirations)
ONLY physicians and individuals with a physical disability should apply.
State law requires each local Department of Social Services to implement a program of protective services for disabled individuals and vulnerable adults. Each jurisdiction must appoint an Adult Guardianship Review Board to review guardianships held by public agencies within their area. Info: 410-535-4370.

Agriculture Commission
3 Vacancies (Term Expirations)
Residents of District 1 or 3 should apply.
Primary goal is to promote the continuance of viable farming industries in Calvert County, explore and develop new agri-business, and act as an advisory board to the Board of County Commissioners on issues affecting agriculture. Visit: www.calvertag.com. Meets the 3^rd Thursday monthly, 7:30 p.m., Economic Development Office, Courthouse Square, 205 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Info: 410-535-1600, extension 2488.

Agriculture Preservation Advisory Committee
2 Vacancies (Expanding Membership)
Provides advice and local knowledge to the Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board.  Meets the 1^st Monday monthly, 7:30 p.m., Planning & Zoning Conference Room, 150 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Info: 410-535-1600, extension 2489.

Building Board of Calvert County
1 Vacancy (Term Expiration)
The Board reviews and recommends changes, additions, or deletions to the Building Code, rules and regulations, setting of fees, and such other requirements they deem necessary for public safety, health, and general welfare. The Board also approves building contractors’ license applications and reviews contractors’ problems. Meets the first Wednesday monthly, 8:00 a.m., Inspections and Permits Conference Room, County Services Plaza, 150 Main Street, Suite 201, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Info: 410-535-1600, extension 2242.

Calvert County Family Network Board of Directors
1 Vacancy (Term Expiration)
Serves as an advisory board to the Board of County Commissioners, facilitating the implementation and/or enhancement of those programs mandated by the State (via the Governor’s Office for Children), targeting at-risk youth and families. The Board consists of representatives from social and health-related agencies, business leaders, private providers of human services, and citizens.  Meets the fourth Monday bimonthly (January, March, May, July, September, and November); 2:00 p.m.; Duke Room, Community Resources Building, 30 Duke Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Info: 410-414-5997.

Calvert Housing Opportunities Committee
4 Vacancies (Term Expirations and Resignation)
ONLY members of the banking community, disability community, and homeless services organizations should apply.
Serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of County Commissioners on policies that will promote the development of affordable/accessible housing opportunities for Calvert County residents.  Meets the fourth Thursday monthly; 9:30 a.m.; Lusby Office Suites Conference Room, 162 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Info: 410-535-4370.

Commisson for Women
2 Vacancies (Term Expiration and Unfilled Vacancy)
Serves as a clearinghouse for information/activities important to local women: discrimination, development and enhancement of skills, continuing education, and helping women re-enter the workforce or advance in their fields. Calvert County women who have made significant contributions are recognized annually. Selected members will be expected to serve on sub-committees and devote 10 hours per month to Commission activities. Meets the third Thursday monthly, 7:00 p.m., Info: 410-394-0070 or www.calvertwomen.org.

Common Ownership Infrastructure Advisory Committee
6 Vacancies (Resignations and Term Expirations)
Citizens that reside in private or commonly owned communities in Districts 2 or 3 should apply.
Acts as an advisory Committee to the Board of County Commissioners on matters involving infrastructure needs throughout communities in Calvert County; Serves as an informational source to organizations responsible for common ownership infrastructure. Meets the third Thursday bi-monthly; 7:00 p.m.; County Services Plaza, 150 Main Street, Room 102, Prince Frederick, MD. Info: 410-535-1600, extension 2334.

Employees’ Retirement Plan Board of Trustees
1 Vacancy (Resignation)
Citizens with expertise in finance, pension administration, or investing should apply.
The County has adopted the Calvert County Employees Retirement Plan effective July 1, 1996, for the benefit of its eligible employees; and whereas, the assets of the Plan shall be held in trust for the exclusive purposes of providing benefits to participants in the Plan and their beneficiaries, and defraying reasonable expenses of administering the Plan and the Trust. Meets the first Friday quarterly (Jan, Apr, July, and Oct); 9:00 a.m.; Location varies, Prince Frederick, MD. Info: 410-535-1600, extension 2664.

Environmental Commission
1 Vacancy (Resignation)
The Commission makes recommendations to the Department of Planning and Zoning, Planning Commission, and Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on matters that affect the environment (air, land, and water) in Calvert County. As approved by the BOCC the goals of the Commission are to: reduce nutrient pollution from septic systems, encourage environmentally sensitive watershed management practices, develop regulations for forest replacement outside the Critical Area and for the protection of large tracts of contiguous forests, make recommendations for directing growth to Town Centers, encourage energy and water conservation, and encourage Green Buildings and improved storm water management practices. Meets the last Monday monthly; 6:30 p.m.; County Services Plaza, Planning and Zoning Conference Room, Room 309, 150 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD. Info: 410-535-1600, extension 2338.

Gambling Permit Review Committee
1 Vacancy (Alternate Member)
Citizens and members of the clergy should apply.
Reviews gambling permit applications submitted by bona-fide charitable or non-profit organizations and makes approval recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners; Drafts/updates charitable gaming regulations. Meets quarterly (March, June, September, and December), 9:00 a.m, Courthouse Square, 205 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Info: 410-535-1600, extension 2214.

Heritage Committee
1 Vacancy (Term Expiration)
The Committee acts as an advisory board to the Board of County Commissioners by identifying ways to increase public awareness of Calvert County’s rich historical and cultural heritage and promotes the diversity of the historical and cultural resources of Calvert County. Meets the third Thursday bimonthly; 7:00 p.m.; Planning and Zoning Conference Room, County Services Plaza, 150 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD. Info: 410-535-1600, extension 2504.

Lusby Architectural Review Committee
1 Vacancy (Term Expiration)
Residents and business owners should apply.  In addition, resident/business owners with expertise in architecture, landscape architecture, historic preservation, urban design, planning, engineering or related fields should apply.
The committee makes recommendations to the Calvert County Planning Commission on site designs and external design features of buildings, structures other than buildings and signs for public, quasi-public, commercial, residential, industrial, multi-family or mixed use development.  Generally meets the first Monday monthly; 3:00 p.m.; Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby, MD 20657. Info: 410-535-1600, extension 2631.

Other Post Employment Benefits Trust Fund Board of Trustees
1 Vacancy (Newly Formed Committee)
Residents with expertise in funding retiree health benefits or investing pension fund assets should apply.
The Trustees shall have the authority and discretion to manage and control the Trust to the extent provided in the Calvert County Other Post Employment Benefits Trust Agreement, but do not guarantee the Trust in any manner against investment loss or depreciation in asset value, or guarantee the adequacy of the Trust to meet and discharge all or any liabilities of the Plan. Generally meets the last Friday of the month after the quarter ends (January, April, July, and October); 9:00 a.m.; Courthouse Square, 205 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD. Info: 410-535-1600, extension 2435.

Owings Architectural Review Committee
1 Vacancy (Term Expiration)
Residents and business owners should apply. In addition, resident/business owners with expertise in architecture, landscape architecture, historic preservation, urban design, planning, engineering, or related fields should apply.
The Committee makes recommendations to the Calvert County Planning Commission on site designs and external design features of buildings, structures other than buildings, and signs for public, quasi-public, commercial, residential, industrial, multi-family, or mixed use development.  Generally meets the third Thursday monthly; 3:30 p.m.; Home Towne Select Office, 111 E. Chesapeake Beach Road, Owings, MD 20736.  Info: 410-535-1600, extension 2631.

Prince Frederick Architectural Review Committee
1 Vacancy (Resignation)
Residents within the town center should apply.
The committee makes recommendations to the Calvert County Planning Commission on all new remodeling of existing commercial, office, industrial, and institutional buildings; additions to existing residential buildings visible from existing or proposed public roads; remodeling of existing residential buildings visible from public roads if they are located within the Old Town District, Old Town Residential District, Old Town Transitional District, or Fairgrounds District; new signs and changes to existing signs and new fences; and changes to existing fences visible from existing or proposed public roads. Meets the first Thursday monthly; 9:00 a.m.; County Services Plaza, 150 Main Street, Room 102, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.  Info: 410-535-1600, extension 2333

Sheriff’s Department Pension Plan Board of Trustees
1 Vacancy (Resignation)
Those with expertise in pension administration, investing, or finance should apply.
The County adopted the Calvert County Sheriff's Department Pension Plan effective July 1, 1989, for the benefit of its eligible employees; and the assets of the Plan shall be held in trust for the exclusive purposes of providing benefits to participants in the Plan and their beneficiaries, and defraying reasonable expenses of administering the Plan and the Trust. Meets the first Friday of the month after the quarter ends (January, April, July and October); 9:30 a.m.; Location varies, Prince Frederick, MD. Info: 410-535-1600, extension 2286.

Social Services Advisory Board
2 Vacancies (Term Expiration and Resignation)
The Board works closely with the Department of Social Services Director on local application of state policies/procedures and issues relative to the program; advises local Director on local issues or programs related to the provision of social services; and provides recommendations for serving county residents more effectively.  Meets the third Wednesday monthly; 8:00 a.m.; Department of Social Services, 200 Duke Street, Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678.  Info: 410-535-1600, extension 2331.

Committee Application Form (pdf)
Committee Application Form (MS Word97)