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Baltimore County Human Relations Commission staff report outlines vacancies, budget and caseload
Summary
Commissioners heard updates on pending appointments, an existing carryover in the commission budget and complaint caseload figures, with staff and the county continuing follow-up work on hiring and budget details.
At a meeting of the Baltimore County Human Relations Commission, commissioners received updates on open staff positions, the commission budget and the number of complaints filed so far in 2025.
The report, delivered by the commission chair and administrative staff, said county human resources has signaled intent to move forward with appointments for vacancies the commission previously advertised and that a carryover from the prior fiscal year exists and is expected to be added to the commission’s annual budget allocation. Commissioners were told staff are working with the county budget analyst and the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to clarify how carryover and annual funds may be used.
The commission’s program manager reported caseload numbers: 11 complaint intakes in 2025, of which 1 involved public accommodations, 2 involved employment and 8 involved housing. Staff described six ongoing investigations (three employment and three housing cases) and five completed investigations or case closures to date. Staff also said the HRC’s operational staffing currently comprises a program manager and two compliance specialist positions; one specialist position was described as open but not yet posted, and a director role is currently a dual role with the county’s chief of the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Commissioners and staff agreed to follow up with the county budget analyst and with Ramona, the county human resources director, to finalize timelines for interviews, appointments and a detailed budget breakdown. No formal motions or votes were taken on staffing or budget at the meeting.
The commission noted these administrative matters affect its capacity to investigate and close cases and asked staff to provide further budget details and appointment timelines when available.
