Calvert County will be a safe and thriving community that balances economic growth with rural living, invests in every generation, and provides opportunities and quality of life for all residents.
Mission Statement
Calvert County Government is dedicated to ensuring a safe and thriving community by promoting transparency, effective communication, balancing sustainable growth with the preservation of our rural character, and ensuring all residents throughout their lifetime have access to meaningful opportunities and an exceptional quality of life.
"Beginning with the general election to be held in Calvert County in November 1978, five County Commissioners shall be elected by countywide vote. Beginning with the general election to be held in Calvert County in November 2022: one County Commissioner shall be a resident of and shall represent the first election district of the County; one County Commissioner shall be a resident of and shall represent the second election district of the County; one County Commissioner shall be a resident of and shall represent the third election district of the County; and two County Commissioners shall be residents of the County and shall represent the County at large. Each candidate for the office of County Commissioner shall specify at the time of filing a certificate of candidacy whether the candidate is seeking to represent the County at large. Commissioners who are elected and qualify shall take office the third Tuesday of December following the election. Each Commissioner shall hold office for four years or until a successor is elected and qualified [Code 1981,§ 4-102; 1985, chapter 715, § 2; 2013, chapter 310]" See Code of Public Local Laws of Calvert County, Section 2-102.
The officers of the Board, president and vice president, are elected each December by a majority vote of the members of the board. Find more information on our election webpage.
Meetings
Board of County Commissioners meetings are held Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in the Chesapeake Hearing Room, located in the County Administration Building at 150 Main Street in Prince Frederick.
The public may participate virtually: Telephone: 929-229-2458 Meeting ID: 202-970-551 Passcode (if asked): #
The board holds evening meetings when necessary. The time and place of evening meetings are advertised in the local Calvert County newspapers. An agenda for the weekly meeting is published the Thursday prior to the Tuesday meeting.