People's Counsel
Peter Max Zimmerman, People's Counsel
Carole S. DeMilio, Deputy People's Counsel
410-887-2188

The positions of the People's Counsel and Deputy were established by the County Charter; they are appointed by the County Executive subject to County Council confirmation.

Function

The function of the People's Counsel may include appearing before local, state and federal administrative agencies and courts "to represent the interests of the public in general" in any zoning matter. 

Responsibility

The People's Counsel has the responsibility under the Charter, "to defend any duly enacted Master Plan and/or Comprehensive zoning maps."

Revised June 15, 2006