PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — The Prince George's County Compensation Review and Charter Review Commission on Oct. 29 discussed its calendar and structure for the county charter review, proposing three subcommittees and setting a timeline that begins substantive work in January 2026 and runs through April 2026.

Staff told the commission that while a meeting date of Nov. 5 was on earlier schedules, the commission would likely defer substantive charter-review work until its Jan. 7, 2026 meeting so members could review updated materials over the holiday period. Administrator Kathy and staff member Miss Williams said new printed materials (a 2024 supplement and updated versions) would be distributed to ensure commissioners have the current charter text.

Commission staff described three proposed subcommittees: administrative and legislative matters; budget and fiscal matters; and contracting and personnel matters. The staff recommendation is to assign roughly three members to each subcommittee to simplify presentations by department directors — for example, the Office of Management and Budget, Finance, Office of Human Resources, and Office of Law — while allowing commissioners to attend and participate in other subcommittee sessions if they wish.

Staff also reminded commissioners that the public will have opportunities to submit recommendations and testify; staff stated a public hearing will be held in August (precise date not specified) as part of the pathway for any charter proposals that the commission and council may later place on the ballot.

The commission noted it is one member short of a full complement and said county executive appointment staff have been contacted about filling the vacancy. No formal vote was taken on committee assignments or schedule adjustments during the Oct. 29 meeting; staff said formal subcommittee rosters and further schedule details will be circulated in advance of the Jan. 7 meeting.