LEONARDTOWN, MD – October 21, 2026 – The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County are seeking residents interested in serving on county boards, commissions and committees. Interested residents can apply online at www.stmaryscountymd.gov/boards by Friday, Nov. 20, 2026. The Library Board of Trustees has an earlier application deadline of Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. Applications must include a resume. Serving on a board, commission or committee gives residents an opportunity to share their knowledge, provide input on local issues and help shape the future of St. Mary’s County. Vacancies are available on the following boards, commissions and committees:

• Adult Public Guardianship Review Board

• Airport Advisory Board • Animal Control Advisory Board

• Commission for People with Disabilities • Commission for Women

• Commission on Aging (meets at 1 p.m.)

• Commission on the Environment

• Family Violence Coordinating Council

• Housing Authority Board

• Human Relations Commission

• Library Board of Trustees (Oct. 30 application deadline)

• Recreation and Parks Board

• Social Services Board

• Transportation Advisory Committee

• Wicomico Shores Golf Course Advisory Committee Additional vacancies are available on boards with specific eligibility requirements:

• Board of Appeals: Applicants must have planning experience.

• Electrical Examiners Board: Applicants must be master electricians.

Historic Preservation Commission: Applicants must have experience in architecture, architectural history, history or archaeology.

• Metropolitan Commission: Applicants must reside in the 6th District, 8th District or 4th and 5th districts.

Residents can review board descriptions and eligibility requirements at www.stmaryscountymd.gov/boards. For more information, contact Gillian Bacon at 301-475-4200, ext. 1709. For more information on St. Mary’s County Government, visit www.stmaryscountymd.gov or follow St. Mary’s County Government on Facebook, X, and Instagram for updates.