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Downtown Columbia – A General Plan Amendment

Ongoing Efforts
In 2016, the County Council held special legislative sessions on legislation related to Downtown Columbia including the Tax-Increment Financing bills, low and moderate income housing bills, the Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreement (DRRA), and more.
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Councilmanic Redistricting 2021

Ongoing Efforts
Population and Housing Census data are released every 10 years and during that time, Howard County redraws Council District boundaries to reflect population changes and shifts which have been identified from the findings.
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Racial Equity Task Force

Ongoing Efforts
On October 5, 2020, the County Council voted to approve CR142-2020, legislation establishing the first Racial Equity Task Force for Howard County. The Task Force is charged with recommending legislation to the County Council to address racial disparities and inequities in Howard County.
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Laws, Charter, Rules, and Regulations

Legislation
Howard County’s citizens are protected and governed by the County’s Charter and laws, as well as a variety of regulations and rules adopted by the local government. These complementary standards and guidelines provide a framework for protecting people and resources in our County.
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Gas Station Task Force

Council
Council Resolution 39-2014 created a task force to study standards and related parking issues for locating fueling stations and to recommend standards for locating facilities.
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Howard County Budget

Budget
In April of each year, the County Executive presents a proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year to the County Council. The Council adopts the budget on or before the first day of June. Read below for more information about the Budget Process.
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School System Budget Review Committee

Ongoing Efforts
The School System Budget Review Committee was created on July 8, 2016, when the Howard County Council adopted CR88-2016. All meetings of this Committee are open to the public.
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Board of Appeals

Board of Appeals
The Howard County Board of Appeals hears appeals of administrative decisions regarding land use and certain zoning matters.
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How Do I?

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Find information and assistance for many services that are commonly used by constituents.
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2017 Compensation Review Commission

Ongoing Efforts
Under the County Charter, the Council is required to establish a Compensation Review Commission in the year before an election year to submit recommendations to the Council relative to compensation for Council members and the County Executive in the following four-year term.
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Liquor License

Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board
The Liquor Board duties include issuing and revoking licenses to sell alcoholic beverages and assuring adherence to Maryland laws and the county's rules and regulations pertaining to the sale of alcoholic beverages.
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Commissions, Task Forces, and Special Reports

Ongoing Efforts
To fulfill its responsibilities to Howard County constituents, the County Council will frequently create investigative groups to learn more about problems affecting constituents. Those findings will then be used by Councilmembers to help determine the best path forward.
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2013 Compensation Review Commission

Ongoing Efforts
Under the County Charter, the Council is required to establish a Compensation Review Commission in the year before an election year to submit recommendations to the Council relative to compensation for Council members and the County Executive in the following four-year term.
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BA 789-D

Hearing Examiner
Administrative Appeal petition appealing DPZ letter dates April 12, 2022 because SDP 99-125 cited in the letter is correct but location of the dumpster according to SDP 22-195 os on south west side of building.
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Charter Review Commission 2011

Ongoing Efforts
Under the County Charter, the Council must establish a Charter Review Commission every eight years. The Commission consists of 15 residents of Howard County. The purpose of the Commission is to review the County Charter and make any recommendations for changes to the Charter to the County Council.
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Maryland Public Information Act

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Maryland’s Public Information Act (PIA), Section 4-101 et seq. of the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, grants people the right of access to public records while protecting legitimate governmental interests and the privacy rights of individual citizens.