The Board of County Commissioners appointed a Charter Board on March 3, 2009 to create a charter for Cecil County.  The Board will have a full year to draft the charter to submit to the Commissioners. 

The Charter of Cecil County, Maryland was officially submitted to the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, July 27, 2010.  The voters will make the decision on Charter government for Cecil County in the November 2, 2010 election.  For more information, please click on the link provided to view the Charter:

CHARTER OF CECIL COUNTY, MARYLAND

Charter Government Information

Meetings and Agendas

Mr. Victor Tervala, Esq., author of Home Rule Options In Maryland, serves as a legal consultant for the Board.  He is best know for his expertise in the structure of local governments and has worked with communities and local governments throughout the state, including Maryland state government, on a wide variety of legal and policy issues.  His book is available at the Cecil County Public Library. 

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Vicky Rinkerman in the Commissioners' Office at vrinkerman@ccgov.org or call 410.996.8310.