Agencies

Elected Officials

County Executive — James T. Smith Jr.
County Council
State's Attorney — Scott D. Shellenberger
County Sheriff — R. Jay Fisher
Register of Wills — Hon. Grace G. Connolly
Clerk of the Court
Orphans' Court Judges
Circuit Court Judges

Agencies & Offices

9-1-1 Central Communications Center
The 9-1-1 Center receives emergency calls, assesses the availability of response vehicles and manpower, and dispatches appropriate units to handle all public service emergencies in Baltimore County.
Director: Keith Dorsey
Main Number: 410-887-3313
E-mail: financeinfo@baltimorecountymd.gov

Aging
The Department of Aging administers programs and activities that help senior citizens remain healthy, active, and independent members of the community. This chart outlines the organization of Baltimore County government, beginning with the voters of Baltimore County.
Director: Joanne Williams
Main Number: 410-887-2109
E-mail: aginginfo@baltimorecountymd.gov

Animal Control
Animal Control enforces the animal control laws and operates Baltimore County's Animal Shelter.
Main Number: 410-887-5961
E-mail: animalcontrol@baltimorecountymd.gov

Appeals, Board of
The Board of Appeals hears a variety of appeals arising from zoning decisions, disability retirement cases, building permits, code violations, Animal Hearing Board and other matters as provided by statute.
Director: Lawrence M. Stahl
Main Number: 410-887-3180

Arts and Sciences Commission
The Commission on Arts and Sciences oversees the equitable distribution of grant funding made available through state and county government.
Director: Fronda Cohen
Main Number: 410-887-8000

Auditor
The Office of the County Auditor operates as part of the Legislative branch of County Government. It provides independent auditing and other fiscal services to the County Council.
Main Number: 410-887-3193
E-mail: auditor@baltimorecountymd.gov

Budget and Finance
The Office of Budget and Finance provides public policy analysis and fiscal expertise in support of all agencies of Baltimore County government.
Director: Keith Dorsey
Main Number: 410-887-3313
E-mail: financeinfo@baltimorecountymd.gov

Circuit Court
The Circuit Court hears major civil cases, serious criminal matters including death penalty cases, juvenile and family law cases.
Main Number: 410-887-2687

Clerk of the Court
The Clerk of the Court keeps records related to marriage, divorce, deeds, land records, and other civil and criminal proceedings.
Main Number: 410-887-2601

Commission on Environmental Quality
CEQ encourages protection and preservation of the natural environment in Baltimore County and its waterways, including the Chesapeake Bay, by educating the community to make environmentally sustainable decisions and enlightening, advising, and initiating dialogue with County officials.
Acting Chair: Brian Fath

Communications
The office serves as a resource to Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith and county agencies in communicating with the public regarding county services, programs, initiatives and issues of interest to the community.
Director: Don Mohler
Main Number: 410-887-2470
E-mail: communications@baltimorecountymd.gov

Community College of Baltimore County
The Community College of Baltimore County provides degree, certificate and continuing education programs.

Community Conservation
The Office of Community Conservation preserves, stabilizes and enhances the human, physical and economic condition of urban communities through cooperative public-private programs which address specific neighborhood concerns and foster local self-reliance.
Director: Mary Harvey
Main Number: 410-887-3317
E-mail: occ@baltimorecountymd.gov

Cooperative Extension
The Cooperative Extension Office offers educational programs and assistance to the community in the areas of agriculture, food safety, nutrition, 4-H and youth development.
Director: David A. Martin
Main Number: 410-666-1022

Corrections
The Baltimore County Department of Corrections is comprised of the Baltimore County Detention Center, the Pre-trial Services Division and the Alternative Sentencing Division. Its purpose is to ensure public safety and provide a safe environment for employees, the inmate population, and the community.
Director: James P. O'Neill
Main Number: 410-512-3400
E-mail: corrections@baltimorecountymd.gov

County Executive
The County Executive is chief elected officer in Baltimore County government and administers its daily operations.
Director: James T. Smith Jr.
Main Number: 410-887-2450
E-mail: jimsmith@baltimorecountymd.gov

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
Created by the County Executive, the Council studies the Baltimore County juvenile and criminal justice systems, identifies deficiencies and formulates policy, plans and programs for improvement.
Director: James P. O'Neill
Main Number: 410-512-3400

Disabilities Commission
Baltimore County believes that a Commission on Disabilities is necessary to advise on the coordination and development of the County's policies for citizens with disabilities.
Director: Terri Seitz Parrish
Main Number: 410-887-3580

Economic Development
Each year, hundreds of businesses turn to Baltimore County Economic Development when they are ready to expand or relocate. It can assist with site selection, financing, workforce development and training.
Director: David S. Iannucci
Main Number: 410-887-8000
E-mail: businesshelp@baltimorecountymd.gov

Elections
The Board of Elections' web pages provide information about voter registration, elections, voting and running for office.
Director: Katie. A. Brown
Main Number: 410-887-5700
E-mail: elections@baltimorecountymd.gov

Emergency Preparedness
The Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management plans for and responds to all types of manmade and natural disasters.
Director: Mark F. Hubbard
Main Number: 410-887-5996
E-mail: tbrush@baltimorecountymd.gov

Environmental Protection and Resource Management
The Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management manages, protect, and enhances the natural resources of Baltimore County and the health of its citizens through the application of environmental and public health laws, principles, and practices.
Director: Jonas A. Jacobson
Main Number: 410-887-3733
E-mail: deprm@baltimorecountymd.gov

Ethics Commission
The Ethics Commission administers the Public Ethics Law of Baltimore County, which contains standards for ethical behavior by public officials and legal requirements for lobbyists.
Main Number: 410-887-5904

Fair Practices & Community Affairs
The Office of Fair Practices and Community Affairs promotes cultural diversity, participation by minority businesses in government contracts and community awareness.
Director: Adrienne A. Jones
Main Number: 410-887-5557

Fire
The Fire Department provides fire protection, emergency medical services, fire prevention and safety education.
Director: John J. Hohman
Main Number: 410-887-4500
E-mail: jhohman@baltimorecountymd.gov

Health
The Health Department's primary purpose is the prevention of disease and promotion of health.
Director: Gregory Wm. Branch, M.D., MBA, CPE
Main Number: 410-887-2243
E-mail: health@baltimorecountymd.gov

Human Relations Commission
Article 3, Title 3, Subtitle 11 of the Baltimore County Code, 2003 establishes and mandates the Baltimore County Human Relations Commission to investigate the complaints of discrimination in the areas of employment, housing, education, public accommodations and financing.
Director: Celestine Morgan
Main Number: 410-887-5917
E-mail: bchrc@baltimorecountymd.gov

Human Resources
The Baltimore County Office of Human Resources is responsible for recruitment and employment, merit system testing, classification, salary administration, records management, employee training.
Director: Theresa Hill
Main Number: 410-887-3135
E-mail: ohr@baltimorecountymd.gov

Information Technology
The Office of Information Technology provides leadership, technical expertise, training, infrastructure, services and technical support to County agencies.
Director: Rob Stradling
Main Number: 410-887-2441
E-mail: infotech@baltimorecountymd.gov

Labor Commissioner
The Labor Commissioner of Baltimore County is responsible for representing the County Executive in annual labor negotiations with the six labor unions representing general government employees, conduct grievance hearings and carry out the provisions of the Employee Relations Act.
Main Number: 410-887-2460
E-mail: ggay@baltimorecountymd.gov

Landmarks Preservation Commission
The Landmarks Preservation Commission reviews and advises Baltimore County on historic structures. The Office of Planning publishes the meeting dates and agendas for the commission online.
Main Number: 410-887-3495
E-mail: vnevy@baltimorecountymd.gov

Law
The Office of the County Attorney is the legal advisor to the County in all civil matters as well as in criminal matters involving forfeitures of property incident to arrest and violations of the County Code.
County Attorney: John E. Beverungen
Main Number: 410-887-4420

Library
The Library and its branches provide Baltimore County citizens with access to books, multi-media and computer-based informational services.
Director: James Fish
Main Number: 410-887-6100
E-mail: jfish@bcpl.net

Liquor License Commissioners
The Board of Liquor License Commissioners regulates and controls the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages within Baltimore County.
Main Number: 410-887-3191

Local Management Board
The Local Management Board maximizes the efficient and effective delivery of government and private resources to families and children so that they may lead self-sufficient, healthy and safe lives.
Main Number: 410-887-4255

Orphans' Court
The Orphans' Court is a court of limited jurisdiction specializing in cases involving disputes about wills and/or codicils, the administration of estates, guardianships over property left to minors and protection of minors’ assets.
Director: Anna Massone
Main Number: 410-887-6516

People's Counsel
The People's Counsel may appear before local, state and federal administrative agencies and courts to represent the interests of the public in any zoning matter. It also has the responsibility of defending any duly enacted Master Plan and/or Comprehensive zoning map.
Main Number: 410-887-2188

Permits and Development Management
The Department of Permits and Development Management issues all building permits and enforces the rules and regulations of Baltimore County for development, building, electrical, plumbing, livability and zoning codes.
Director: Timothy M. Kotroco
Main Number: 410-887-3353
E-mail: tkotroco@baltimorecountymd.gov

Planning
Working closely with citizens, elected officials and other government agencies, the Office of Planning formulates policies, plans and regulations to guide future growth and to preserve and enhance existing communities.
Director: Arnold F. ‘Pat’ Keller III
Main Number: 410-887-3211
E-mail: pkeller@baltimorecountymd.gov

Police
The Police Department enforces the laws and ordinances of the state and county, safeguards life and property, prevents and detects crime, preserves the peace, and protects the rights of all citizens.
Director: Chief Jim Johnson
Main Number: 410-887-2214
E-mail: bcpd@baltimorecountymd.gov

Public Schools
The Baltimore County Public School System is the 24th largest in the United States with 162 schools (103 elementary, 26 middle, 24 high, 5 special, and 4 alternative) serving over 107,000 students.
Main Number: 410-887-4554

Public Works
The Department of Public Works provides and maintains the public infrastructure systems, including county roads and buildings.
Director: Edward C. Adams Jr.
Main Number: 410-887-3300
E-mail: publicworks@baltimorecountymd.gov

Purchasing
The Division of Purchasing seeks to secure needed products and services for using agencies, our customers, at the lowest ultimate cost consistent with the quality, quantity and delivery requested.
Main Number: 410-887-4637

Recreation and Parks
The Department of Recreation and Parks operates Baltimore County's parks and provides recreational programs through its volunteer recreation councils.
Director: Robert J. Barrett
Main Number: 410-887-3871
E-mail: recparks@baltimorecountymd.gov

Register of Wills
The elected Register of Wills is responsible for appointing personal representatives to administer decedents' estates and for overseeing the proper and timely administration of these proceedings. It also serves as the clerk to the Orphans Court.
Register: Hon. Grace G. Connolly
Main Number: 410-887-6680 (or 6681)

Sheriff
The elected Sheriff provides security for the Baltimore County Circuit Court, serves summons and writ as directed by the Court and serves non-support warrants.
Sheriff: R. Jay Fisher
Main Number: 410-887-3151
E-mail: sheriff@baltimorecountymd.gov

Social Services
The Department of Social Services provides income support, housing and social work services to Baltimore County citizens in need.
Director: Timothy W. Griffith
Main Number: 410-853-3000

State's Attorney
The elected State's Attorney prosecutes the Felony, Misdemeanor and Juvenile cases occurring in Baltimore County.
Director: Scott D. Shellenberger
Main Number: 410-887-6600

Sustainability, Office of
The Director and Sustainability Network of Baltimore County strive to improve the environmental sensitivity and sustainability of government operations.
Director: David A. C. Carroll
Main Number: 410-887-2450

Volunteers, Baltimore County
Use this central resource to find volunteer opportunities for you and your family.
Main Number: 410-887-2715
E-mail: volunteers@baltimorecountymd.gov

Women, Commission for
The Commission for Women identifies and advocates for programs, legislation and services to meet the needs of the women of Baltimore County.
President: Sharon Bailey, Esq.
Main Number: 410-887-3448
E-mail: women@baltimorecountymd.gov

Workforce Development
The Office of Workforce Development responds to the current needs of area businesses by providing access to well trained, job ready employees. It also provides training programs and expertise to ensure that individuals have the necessary skills to meet the demands of today's workplace.
Director: Barry F. Williams
Main Number: 410-887-2008
E-mail: bcowd@baltimorecountymd.gov

Zoning Commissioner
The Zoning Commissioner hears zoning cases, including variance, special exception, nonconforming use, and 'special hearing' cases. He also acts as Hearing Officer, conducting public hearings and granting approvals on proposed development plans.
Director: William J. Wiseman, III
Main Number: 410-887-3868
E-mail: wwiseman@baltimorecountymd.gov

Revised July 7, 2010