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Board removes local term limits for county‑appointed boards and commissions
Summary
The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners voted to repeal section 11‑4 of the county code, removing locally set term limits for county‑appointed boards and commissions not governed by state law, citing difficulty filling vacancies and the value of experienced volunteers.
The Board of County Commissioners of Calvert County voted on June 3 to repeal section 11‑4 of the county code, removing locally imposed term limits for boards and commissions appointed by the board where state law does not set terms.
During discussion, a county official noted the county’s long‑running difficulty recruiting volunteers for board service and said retaining experienced members can help ensure continuity. "We talk about our inability to get people to volunteer for boards and commissions," the official said, framing the proposal as a practical response to persistent recruitment challenges.
A motion to repeal the term‑limit provision was made, seconded and adopted by voice vote with no recorded opposition. The board emphasized that positions set by state law remain subject to those statutory limits; the repeal applies only to county‑appointed bodies not otherwise governed by the state.
Commissioners and staff said the change aims to preserve institutional knowledge where willing, active volunteers continue to serve, and to reduce churn that can leave panels under‑staffed. The repeal took immediate effect as adopted by the board; no financial impact was reported in the meeting record.
The board moved next to other agenda items and later into a public hearing scheduled for 10:30 a.m.
