FY 23 Approved Budget Book

OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTAL AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS

ORIGIN/PURPOSE:

The Office of Governmental and Community Relations was created by Executive Order 14-05. The Office shall be administered by a Director of Governmental and Community Relations. The Office of Governmental and Community Relations shall be responsible for the coordination of county boards, agencies and organizations regarding application of governmental policies, laws and programs. Emphasis shall be placed on educational and agricultural initiatives. The Office shall review proposed state legislation and present the County Executive's position on legislation presented in the General Assembly. Per Executive Order 16-03 the Division of Citizen Affairs and Agricultural Services is transferred to the Office of Governmental and Community Relations. The Office of Governmental and Community Relations may be assigned and shall perform such related duties as assigned to it by the County Executive. MISSION STATEMENT: Our mission is to communicate with the public and maintain positive and effective relationships with governing bodies, other public entities, and the community at large. By focusing on outreach, adapting to stakeholders' needs and feedback, and keeping them informed, we seek to further the County administration's goals of responsiveness, transparency, and efficiency.

FY 23 GOALS: TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNICATION AND ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND THE CITIZENS OF HARFORD COUNTY

TO PROVIDE FRIENDLY CUSTOMER SERVICE WITH EFFICIENCY, TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY

TO ANALYZE PUBLIC INPUT TO INFORM AND GUIDE COUNTY GOVERNMENT ACTIONS

TO NURTURE RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUTSIDE AGENCIES WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON PUBLIC EDUCATION AND THE AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY

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