The Critical Area Commission is a State appointed Commission whose primary responsibilities are to: review and approve State projects on State-owned land in the Critical Area; review and approve State or local agency actions resulting in a major development on private lands or lands owned by local jurisdictions; and review and approve all changes to a jurisdiction's Critical Area Program, including changes to ordinances, regulations and maps.

The Board meets on the first Wednesdays of each month in Crownsville, MD with morning and afternoon sessions. State statute requires at least a 60% attendance rate for meetings. Term length is 4 years. Citizen appointees may not be an elected or appointed official of the federal, state or local government.

Contact Name: Commissioners Office
Phone: 301-645-0550

Commission Members:

• Sue Greer

*We list only current Charles County representative Critical Area Commission members.  For a full member list, agendas, minutes, and further information on this Commission, please visit the Department of Natural Resources, Critical Area Commission website.