Commission for Veterans & Military Families
Veterans & Military Families
The Office of Veterans and Military Families provides guidance, information and access to Howard County veterans, military families, their dependents and survivors; promotes activities that serve veterans of all ages; and collaborates with other service providers to address more complex issues.
Spending Affordability Advisory Committee
The Spending Affordability Advisory Committee presents its budget recommendations to the County Executive on or before March 1 of every year.
Human Rights Commission
New Town Task Force
The Task Force will evaluate and provide recommendations on how to carry forward New Town's planned community framework.
Film Industry and Location Marketing (FILM) Task Force
Please add a simple sentence to describe what this committee does and is responsible for (max 2 sentences).
Boards & Commissions
Aging & Independence
The Office on Aging and Independence promotes the full inclusion of persons with disabilities, addresses the needs of an increasingly diverse cultural community, and supports the desires of our residents to remain independent as they grow older. Our commitment to a No Wrong Door approach makes it easier for older adults, caregivers, adults with disabilities and their families to find the services they need.
Bureau of Highways
Doing what it takes to keep the traveling public safe and moving.
Youth Advisory Council
Federal Representatives
Every ten years, after each census, Congress realigns congressional districts, the state legislature realigns legislative districts, and the Howard County Council, after considering advice from a seven member redistricting committee, realigns councilmanic districts. April 1, 2010, was the last Census Day. States received redistricting counts on April 1, 2011.
Cable Administration
The Office of Cable Administration oversees the performance of cable providers in Howard County and the operation of the public access cable channel. The Office of Cable Administration advises the County Executive and the County Council on matters related to the cable operators.
Bureau of Environmental Services
Employees operate the County landfill, implement and manage recycling programs, oversee residential curbside collections and administer stormwater management.
County Council
Harriet Tubman Advisory Council
Transit & Pedestrian Advisory Group
Ended April 5, 2021 - The Transit and Pedestrian Advisory Group advised the County Executive and County Administration on matters of Public Transit and Pedestrian transportation in Howard County.
Board of Appeals
Hearing Examiner
Zoning Board
Interfaith Advisory Council
The Howard County Interfaith Advisory Council is established to address religious intolerance, enhance community support, and coordinate services for at-risk populations through interfaith collaboration and dialogue.
Gateway Master Plan Advisory Committee
The Committee’s input will help ensure that the future vision for Gateway considers all the essential components of an innovation district.