The Council Members serve as the Zoning Board, which has the authority under County law for denying or granting an individual request for a piecemeal map amendment or approving or disapproving a development plan.
Council Resolution 16-2013 requested the Howard County Voices for Change Youth Coalition to provide the County Council, the County Executive, and the School Safety Task Force with a report from the youth perspective on bullying in the community.
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.