Baltimore County, Maryland

Law and government

Baltimore County has had a charter government since 1956. The government consists of a County Executive and a seven-member County Council. The County Executive and Councilmen are elected in years it gubernatorial elections, and may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms.

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County Executives

See Also: Baltimore County Executive, 2006 Baltimore County Executive Election

Related Topics:
Baltimore County Executive - 2006 Baltimore County Executive Election

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The County Executive, oversees the executive branch of the County government that consists of a number of offices and departments. The executive branch is charged with implementing County law and overseeing the operation of the County government. The current County Executive is Jim Smith, who comes up for relection in 2006.

Related Topics:
Jim Smith - 2006

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County Council

The County Council, as the legislative branch, adopts ordinances and resolutions, and has all of the County's legislative powers.

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The current members of the County Council are:

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Councilman Bartenfelder is the current Chairman.

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