Learn about the People's Counsel, established by county law in 1976 to represent the interests of the public. Read about the functions and operation of the People's Council and the Citizens Advisory Board at the link below.
CODE OF HARFORD COUNTY, MARYLAND, v43 Updated 02-15-2007, THE CHARTER, ARTICLE II, Legislative Branch, Section 224. Office of Council Attorney. [Added by Bill No. 76-35]
(f) Subject to the approval of a majority of the County Council, a People's Counsel shall be employed by the Council Attorney to represent the interests of the public in zoning matters. The duties, powers and functions of the People's Counsel shall be set forth by legislative act. The Council may provide for a People's Council Citizens' Advisory Board to be appointed by the County Council.
Bill No. 76-103 also established the People's Counsel Citizens Advisory Board, a group of seven citizens appointed by the County Council, "broadly representative of all segments of the County's population." The Board has the authority to "provide guidance and make recommendations to the People's Counsel regarding any matter referred to them by the People's Counsel, County Council, or as requested by any citizen or group of citizens of Harford County."