Anne Arundel County Question BCharter Amendment – County Council Officer Titles
What your vote means
A YES vote removes the 'Administrative Officer' title from the charter, so the County Council can decide for itself what officers it appoints.
A NO vote keeps the charter rule that the County Council must appoint an officer titled 'Administrative Officer.'
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In plain words
Our summary of the official materials and local reporting.
- Today the charter says the Council has an Administrative Officer it appoints, plus other officers named in the Council's own rules. source: elections.maryland.gov
- The amendment removes the specific job titles; the Council would still appoint officers. source: elections.maryland.gov
- It was Resolution 15-26, adopted 7-0 on June 15, 2026. No one spoke at the public hearing and no written testimony was filed. source: aacounty.org
- The Banner's guide says a YES vote gives the Council more flexibility in whom it can appoint or hire. source: thebanner.com
Why people want it, and why others object
Why this is on the ballot
- Resolution 15-26 proposes the charter change. Councilmember Julie Hummer explained it at the June 15, 2026 meeting. The meeting record gives only the title as explanation. source: aacounty.org
Why supporters want it
- The Banner voter guide describes the supporting case as giving the Council more flexibility in whom it can appoint or hire. No named supporter's statement was found. source: thebanner.com
Why opponents object
No public statement found.
Who backs each side
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What you will see on your ballot
Official ballot wording, word for word (tap to open)
Word for word from the State Board of Elections' official Anne Arundel ballot: elections.maryland.gov .
Charter Amendment Legislative Branch - Officers - Specific
Position Titles To amend the Anne Arundel County Charter to remove specific position titles from the officers appointed by the Council. Currently, the Charter provides that the County Council shall have an Administrative Officer appointed by the Council and other officers as provided in the County Council's Rules of Procedure. A vote FOR the charter amendment would remove from the County Charter the specific position titles of the officers the County Council may appoint. A vote AGAINST the charter amendment would retain the current Charter provision that the County Council shall appoint an officer with the specific position title of Administrative Officer.
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