Charles

Organization 35

Departments

• Accounting Division Finance

  Responsible for processing payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting functions of the County.

  301-396-5844 www.charlescountymd.gov
• Aging and Human Services Division Human Services

  Serves as the Area Agency on Aging and the Aging and Disability Resource Center (Maryland Access Point) for Charles County.

  301-934-9305 www.charlescountymd.gov
• Animal Care & Control Animal Services

  Includes the Charles County Animal Care Center and the Animal Control division.

  301-609-3425 www.charlescountymd.gov
• Budget Division Finance

  301-645-0570 www.charlescountymd.gov
• Capital Project Management Public Works

  Provides project oversight for Charles County's capital improvement projects.

  301-645-0641 www.charlescountymd.gov
• Charles County Board of Elections Elections

  301-934-8972 www.charlescountymd.gov
• Charles County Department of Health Health

  To protect, promote, and improve the health, safety, and environment of Charles County residents.

  301-609-6900 charlescountyhealth.org
• Charles County Economic Development Department Economic Development

  301-885-1340 www.meetcharlescounty.com
• Charles County Public Library Library

  301-934-9001 ccplonline.org
• Charles County Sheriff's Office Police

  Full-service law enforcement agency responsible for preventing and investigating crime, operating the county detention center and performing the court-related functions of a traditional sheriff's office.

  301-932-2222 www.ccso.us
• Circuit Court for Charles County Courts

  www.charlescountymd.gov
• Citizens' Response Office

  Created by the Charles County Commissioners in January 2011 to help improve communication between residents and County leaders.

  301-645-0550 www.charlescountymd.gov
• Clerk of the Circuit Court for Charles County Clerk

  Files, processes and maintains civil, criminal and juvenile actions and records land deeds, mortgages, plats, conveyances and other documents.

  301-932-3201 www.mdcourts.gov
• Clerk to the Commissioners Clerk

  The Clerk to the Commissioners serves as the official recorder for the meetings of the Board of County Commissioners and is the keeper of the County Seal.

  301-645-0554 www.charlescountymd.gov
• County Administration Administration

  County Administration is responsible for the day-to-day operations of county government.

  301-645-0550 www.charlescountymd.gov
• Department of Community Services Human Services

  Open to the public by appointment only. Provides programs and services through Aging and Human Services, the Housing Authority Division, and the Charles County Advocacy Council for Children, Youth, and Families.

  301-934-9305 www.charlescountymd.gov
• Department of Emergency Services Emergency Management

  301-609-3400 www.charlescountymd.gov
• Department of Fiscal and Administrative Services Finance

  Responsible for the financial and technological administration of the County.

  301-645-0570 www.charlescountymd.gov
• Department of Human Resources Human Resources

  301-645-0585 www.charlescountymd.gov
• Department of Planning and Growth Management Planning

  Organized across five divisions: Administrative Operations; Infrastructure Management; Codes, Permits, and Inspection Services; Planning; and Transit.

  301-645-0692 www.charlescountymd.gov
• Department of Public Works Public Works

  Comprises Capital Project Management, Facilities, and Utilities.

  www.charlescountymd.gov
• Department of Public Works Facilities Public Works

  Responsible for maintaining county owned roads, bridges, buildings, vehicles, and equipment; managing landfill, recycling, and litter control operations; and snow removal.

  301-932-3440 www.charlescountymd.gov
• Department of Public Works Utilities Utilities

  Responsible for the operation, maintenance, compliance monitoring and reporting of all water and wastewater facilities owned by the Charles County Commissioners.

  301-609-7400 www.charlescountymd.gov
• Department of Recreation, Parks & Tourism Parks & Recreation

  Administers and coordinates all recreational and tourism programs, activities, and special events, as well as park system planning, design, development, and maintenance.

  301-932-3470 www.charlescountymd.gov
• Environmental Resources Division Utilities

  Manages the Charles County Sanitary Landfill and the county recycling program.

  301-932-3599 www.charlescountymd.gov
• Information Technology Division Information Technology

  301-645-0614 www.charlescountymd.gov
• Internal Audit Finance

  Performs an independent appraisal function within Charles County Government to examine and evaluate its activities.

  240-563-2069 www.charlescountymd.gov
• Media Services Division

  Manages communication and public information, media projects and design services, and Charles County Government Television.

  301-645-0580 www.charlescountymd.gov
• Office of the County Attorney Legal

  The Office of the County Attorney is responsible for all legal affairs of the County Government.

  301-645-0555 www.charlescountymd.gov
• Orphans' Court for Charles County Courts

  Three judges elected by the voters to four-year terms. Supervises the handling of estates of people who have died while owning property in their sole name.
• Register of Wills for Charles County Courts

  301-932-3345 registers.maryland.gov
• State's Attorney's Office for Charles County Legal

  Represents the State of Maryland in criminal prosecutions occurring within Charles County.

  301-932-3350 ccsao.us
• Treasury Division Finance

  Manages the collection and investment of most County funds, including administering and collecting property taxes, and conducts the annual tax sale each May.

  301-645-0685 www.charlescountymd.gov
• VanGO Public Transportation Transportation

  Public transit system managed by the Charles County Department of Planning and Growth Management, Transit Division, with connections to Calvert, St. Mary's, and Prince George's Counties.

  301-645-0642 www.charlescountymd.gov
• Water and Sewer Billing Utilities

  Responsible for customer billing on a quarterly basis, assessing penalties on delinquent accounts, and termination of service, if so warranted.

  301-645-0624 www.charlescountymd.gov