Public Works Board Members Sought For Howard County Government

Columbia MD

23 April, 2021

12:29 PM

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HOWARD COUNTY, MD — People interested in serving on Howard County's public works board are asked to apply for a seat by May 14. Comprised of five members, the board makes recommendations to the director of public works, the county executive and the County Council regarding the plans and policies under the jurisdiction of the department of public works. "Maintaining and advancing reliable and accessible infrastructure is a priority for my administration, and the public works board is critical to achieving those goals. This board plays a vital role in our government by providing recommendations regarding the county's public works policies and practices," Howard County Executive Calvin Ball said. To be eligible for consideration, candidates must be a Howard County resident, 18 years of age or older and be able to attend the board's meetings, which are held the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the George Howard Building, located at 3430 Court House Drive in Ellicott City. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, meetings are currently taking place virtually via Microsoft Teams. Applicants should send a resume and brief letter explaining why they want to serve on the board to Kimberly Pruim either by email to [email protected] or by mail to: Howard County Government, Office of the County Executive, Attn: Kimberly Pruim, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043. The names of eligible applicants will be submitted to the county executive for approval and then to the County Council for confirmation.