Under the Department are five main units: Budget and Finance; Economic Development and Tourism; Human Resources; Information Technology; and QAC-TV.
Annually, the Commission submits a report to the State Ethics Commission, showing County compliance with State regulations (Code State Government Article, sec. 15-803(b)).
Five members and one alternate member constitute the Commission. They are appointed to five-year terms by the Board of County Commissioners (County Code, secs. 8-1 through 8-19).
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM
Appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, Commission members serve three-year terms.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, the Personnel Board serves four-year terms (County Code, secs. 27-112 through 27-116).
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Five members constitute the Board, and are appointed to three-year terms by the Board of County Commissioners. In a nonvoting capacity, the Station Manager of QACTV serves ex officio (Resolution 09-02, Board of County Commissioners).
ETHICS COMMISSION
The Ethics Commission first met in May 1983. It is responsible for hearing and deciding any written complaint filed regarding matters of public ethics.
Economic Development and Tourism originated as the Department of Economic Development and reformed as the Department of Economic Development, Agriculture, and Tourism. Effective March 1, 2011, it reorganized under its current name.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Established in May 1983, the Economic Development Commission works to to develop a vibrant economy and provide the highest quality of life for all residents, while preserving the County's distinctive cultural and environmental heritage.
(County Code, secs. 27-1 through 27-127).
PERSONNEL BOARD
The Personnel Board hears and decides all appeals by members of the classified service from personnel actions taken by the County. The Board also advises the County Commissioners regarding the Departmetn of Human Resources; personnel practices; and modifications to the classification and salary plan.
Information Technology manages information and data networks and resources for Queen Anne’s County Government.
ELECTRONIC MEDIA ADVISORY BOARD
In February 2009, the Board of County Commissioners established the Electronic Media Advisory Board to support QAC-TV and Queen Anne's County websites. The Board works to promote and support County government media sources, and advises the Board of County Commissioners on all matters related to cable television franchises in the County, as well as funding options for County media programs.
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