Re: Frederick County Compensation Review Commission
The Frederick County Council is soliciting letters of interest and resumes from individuals to volunteer their time to serve on the Frederick County Compensation Review Commission.
The Compensation Review Commission will review the compensation and allowances of the County Executive and County Council. The Compensation Review Commission will have up to eight (8) weeks to meet and prepare any compensation recommendations for submission to the County Council for their consideration. The Council may accept, reduce or reject the Commission’s recommendation, but it may not increase any recommended item.
The Compensation Review Commission shall be composed of seven (7) registered voters of the County. The Council is seeking individuals who will NOT be a candidate for the Office of County Executive or for County Council in 2026.
The Compensation Review Commission will review the current compensation structure for the Frederick County Executive and County Council Members to provide a target of fair compensation to individuals entering into elected public service. They will also consider what level of compensation is needed to attract and retain valuable, qualified persons for office. All meetings will be televised and open to the public.
Names of all interested applicants will be made available to the public. Resumes will be shared only with the members and staff of the Frederick County Council.
Persons having a desire to serve in this capacity must be
Frederick County residents and a registered voter
and have resided in the County for a minimum of four years.
If interested in serving, send a letter of interest articulating past local community involvement thereby demonstrating a level of knowledge of Frederick County Government and a current resume by regular mail or e-mail (no facsimiles) to the attention of:
Mr. Ragen Cherney, Chief of Staff
Frederick County Council
Winchester Hall – 12 East Church Street
Frederick, Maryland 21701
301-600-1135
Please include current contact information in the documentation submitted, i.e. home, work and cell telephone numbers, home mailing address and e-mail address.
Letters of interest and resumes must be received by
4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 13, 2024.
Frederick County Government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, familial status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or source of income.