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Should Frederick make a change from the current commissioner form of government to Charter Home Rule?  It’s entirely up to you.  We want to make sure that you are equipped to make an informed decision when the home rule Charter is put before voters in the November 6 election.

The proposed Charter was written to enable Frederick County citizens to make our own decisions without asking permission from Annapolis and to have a government that's more accountable and responsible for its actions. 

Only you can decide what goals make sense for our County government and whether those goals will be achieved by the proposed new Charter.

Please take a few minutes to visit our website to learn more about Charter and what it means for you. This November, look for Question A on the ballot.

Events

       Oct. 18   FCC Town Hall Charter Presentation

Oct. 25   Brunswick Chamber of Commerce Charter presentation

Oct. 30   Walkersville Charter Forum

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News & Events

  • Nov 9 2012

    With Charter Government Assured, County Plans Transition

    A transition team is already forming as the clock starts ticking down to Dec. 1, 2014, the day the county's first executive and council members are to take charge. The Tuesday success of a county charter--which unofficial election results show was approved by a margin of 62 to 38 percent--triggered the shift away from the current government model, one headed by five commissioners.

  • Nov 9 2012

    Charter 'slays five-headed monster'

    The commissioner is a dying breed in Frederick County. When the charter takes effect in 2014, the Board of County Commissioners will give way to an executive and a seven-person council.

  • Nov 9 2012

    Frederick County Approves Charter Government

    In December 2014, Frederick County’s government will change radically with the swearing in of a county executive and County Council after voters Tuesday overwhelmingly approved the move to charter government after years of failed efforts.

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What Leaders Are Saying

Frederick County teachers know that the time is right for Charter . It clearly establishes two branches of government, so no single branch has too much power. The Council County will set overall policies for the community. The County Executive will set clear priorities and run the government more efficiently, and without undue influences.

-- Gary Brennan, President
Frederick County Teachers Association

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