Garrett County Community Reinvestment Advisory Committee Board Openings – Two (2) Community Representatives
The Garrett County Community Reinvestment Advisory Committee is a local initiative funded by adult use cannabis tax revenues, distributed to support community–based programs that benefit low–income residents and areas disproportionately impacted by past cannabis law enforcement. The primary mission of the Committee is to advise the County Commissioners on the distribution of funds to ensure they supplement, rather than replace existing services. The committee identifies geographic areas and populations most impacted by past cannabis enforcement and recommends funding for community–based initiatives.
The committee consists of 10 members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners for staggered two–year terms. Members may be reappointed for an additional two (2) two–year terms.
The Committee shall develop and maintain a County Community Reinvestment Advisory Committee Plan that:
1. Identifies low–income and disproportionately impacted areas and populations.
2. Specifies permitted uses of CRRF funds.
3. Establishes transparent award processes.
4. Defines required performance measures and reporting expectations.
5. Incorporates feedback from at least one public hearing.
6. Is submitted to OSE for consultation prior to implementation or revision.
7. Is published publicly before any funds are distributed.
Community Representatives should represent community–based programs that benefit low–income residents and areas disproportionately impacted by past cannabis law enforcement.
Letters of interest should be submitted to: gccrrc@garrettcountymd.gov by Friday, September 25, 2026.
GARRETT COUNTY PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT APPEALS BOARD – 1 Position
The Garrett County Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board is composed of three (3) regular members plus one (1) alternate with 5-year term limits – Appointed by the Governor.
In accordance with Tax Property Article § 3-103 of the Annotated Code of Maryland, the Board of County Commissioners will submit a list of three (3) nominations for each vacancy for the Governor’s consideration in making these appointments. Interested individuals in serving on the Garrett County Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board are asked to contact the Board of County Commissioners for consideration of appointment.
A primary duty of the GC Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board is to review property tax assessment appeals.
Note: Opinions previously issued by the State Ethics Commission, which provide that members of local property tax assessment boards, may not be actively engaged in real estate sales or appraisal.
Individuals interested in serving on the Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board will need to provide a Letter of Interest to the following address:
Garrett County Commissioners
203 South Fourth Street
Oakland, Maryland 21550
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ADULT GUARDIANSHIP REVIEW BOARD – GC – 3 Positions
The Garrett County Adult Guardianship Review Board is comprised of 9 members mandated by the State (attorney rep., a local non-profit Social Services agency professional rep., a physician and psychiatrist, two local citizen rep., a rep. from the local Office on Aging, public health nurse, a GC Department of Social Services rep.). Three-year term limits
The primary duty of the Garrett County Adult Guardianship Review Board shall be to safeguard the welfare of persons with disabilities. The Garrett County Adult Guardianship Review Board reviews guardianship cases and makes recommendations to the Court to either continue, modify, or terminate guardianship of the person.
Individuals interested in serving on the Garrett County Adult Guardianship Review Board will need to provide a Letter of Interest to the following address:
Garrett County Commissioners
203 South Fourth Street
Oakland, Maryland 21550
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GARRETT COUNTY LOCAL MANAGEMENT BOARD – 1 Position – Commissioner Representative
The GC Local Management Board is composed of fourteen (14) members. Seven (7) members are permanent by office and seven (7) members are appointed by the GC Commissioners for a Three (3) Year Term.
A primary duty of the Garrett County Local Management Board is charged with planning, coordinating, funding, and monitoring interagency services to children, youth, and families. The purpose of this corporation is to promote a stable, safe, healthy environment for all children and families, thereby increasing self-sufficiency and family preservation.
Individuals interested in serving on the Garrett County Local Management Board will need to provide a Letter of Interest to the following address:
Garrett County Commissioners
203 South Fourth Street
Oakland, Maryland 21550
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