FY 23 Approved Budget Book

COUNTY COUNCIL County Council Office Index #401000

ORIGIN/PURPOSE:

The County Council Office provides administrative and general support to the Council and performs the daily functions necessary to complete legislative activities. The Council Office staff are responsible to record minutes of public hearings, and Council legislative sessions; draft legislation; and provide information to the public. The staff provides administrative and clerical support for each Council Member for constituent problems and legislative duties, while meeting all legislative requirements for state and federal reporting. This office also provides support services to several Council-appointed boards such as the People's Counsel Citizens Advisory Board, and the Harford Cable Network Board.

FY 23 GOALS: TO LEGISLATE ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZENS OF HARFORD COUNTY

TO COMPLY WITH ALL CHARTER AND CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS, AND OTHER COUNCIL RELATED ACTIVITIES

TO PROMOTE EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE CITIZENS IN ORDER TO KEEP THE PUBLIC INFORMED ABOUT COUNCIL ISSUES

TO IMPROVE STAFF EFFICIENCIES AND THE USE OF RESOURCES

TO ENHANCE THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF

TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH TRANSITION FOR THE NEW COUNCIL AFTER THE GENERAL ELECTION

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