Dorchester County Question ACharter Amendment – Administrative Structure Review
What your vote means
A YES vote requires the County Council to review the county's executive departments within the first fiscal year of each Council term.
A NO vote keeps the rule that the Council reviews the county's administrative structure at least every four years.
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- Today the charter says the Council must evaluate each executive department, agency and office at least every four years. source: elections.maryland.gov
- The amendment ties the review to the first fiscal year of each Council term (Section 409, Res. 688). source: elections.maryland.gov
- The Dorchester County Council held a public hearing on Resolution 688 on April 14, 2026. source: dorchestermd.gov
Why people want it, and why others object
Why this is on the ballot
- The Dorchester County Council placed Resolution 688 on the ballot as a charter amendment (Article 4, Section 409). The sponsor and reasons beyond the ballot text were not found. source: dorchestermd.gov
Why supporters want it
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Why opponents object
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Who backs each side
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What you will see on your ballot
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Word for word from the State Board of Elections' official Dorchester ballot: elections.maryland.gov .
Charter Amendment Administrative Structure Review
Currently, the County Charter requires the County Council to conduct an evaluation of the organizations, functions, powers, and duties of each department, agency, and office in the executive branch of the County government at least every four years. A vote in favor of the question amends the County Charter to specify that such evaluation of the County administrative structure shall be conducted within the first fiscal year of each County Council term. A vote against the question keeps the requirement that the County Council conduct the evaluation of the County administrative structure at least every four years.
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