State Boards and Commissions Resources

State Boards and Commissions

Resources

  • State Boards and Commissions List

    Access List

  • State Boards and Commissions Application Checklist

    List


FAQ

  • What are state boards & commissions and why are they important? (What kinds of power do they have?)

    • Gov can make >1k appts .
    • Green bag is a subset off appointments that require senate confirmation.

              - Only 20 have to be confirmed by the Senate. All the rest are regular routine board and commissions.

  • Who appoints these roles and is there a timeline?

    • The appointments secretary is one of the highest-level priorities for a Governor to select as he has to fill a cabinet to fill and high-level appts very quickly.
    • The Governor Elect has selected Tisha Edwards as his Appointments Secretary [Provide Background]
    • Green bag deadline is in February.  Is it worth putting in an application now for appointment?
    • Speaker & Senate President appointments

  • How do I know which boards & commissions I would be qualified for?

    • Think through your professional and personal expertise and match up your experience with the board description. 
    • Look through the State Boards & Commissions list – there are over 500! (https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/26excom/html/00list.html)
    • How could my professional experience DISQUALIFY me for serving on a board?  (conflict of interest)

General Advice

  • DO YOUR RESEARCH
  • OUTREACH 
  • Send a letter to the appointments sec/speaker/president expressing interest


Positioning Yourself


State Boards & Commissions are powerful organizations in Maryland. Government affairs experts Ellen Valentino and Delora Sanchez Ifekauche share their inside tips on how to best position yourself for this type of service and answer your questions.


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