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County Government Departments

• Appeals, Board of (BOA)
  Katherine Freeman, Executive Secretary to the Board
  100 Maryland Avenue, Room 217 Rockville, MD 20850
  Phone: 240-777-6600
  Description: The Board of Appeals hears requests for special exceptions and variances as provided in the Zoning Ordinance. Variances from the development standards are also reviewed by the Board. The Board also holds public hearings and rules on appeals from administrative actions of certain governmental departments and agencies.
• Board of Investment Trustees (BIT)
  Linda Herman, Director
  101 Monroe St, 15th Floor,  Rockville, MD 20850
  Phone: 240-777-8220
  Description: The Board oversees the investment programs of the County's retirement plans.
• Community Engagement Cluster (Commission for Women, Community Partnerships & Regional Centers) (CEC)
  Fariba Kassiri, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer
  101 Monroe Street, 2nd Floor,  Rockville, MD 20850
  Phone: (240) 777-2512
  Description: The new Community Engagement Cluster (CEC) is a combination of the five Regional Services Centers, the Commission for Women, and the Office of Community Partnerships, including the Gilchrist Center and the Volunteer Center, and will operate as one unit effective July 1st, 2011.
• Community Use of Public Facilities (CUPF)
  Ginny Gong, Director
  600 Jefferson Plaza, Suite 300 Rockville, MD 20850
  Phone: 240-777-2706
  Email: cupf@montgomerycountymd.gov
  Description: Community Use of Public Facilities provides community users and community groups with access to public schools and government facilities for community services, programs, and events. Services performed by staff in support of this function include: scheduling; information and referral; problem resolution; implementing and reviewing the Interagency Coordinating Board (ICB) policies with Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) staff, PTAs, and community-based committees; providing on-site monitoring of activities; and conducting training workshops.
• Consumer Protection (OCP)
  Eric Friedman, Director
  100 Maryland Avenue, Room 330 Rockville, MD 20850
  Phone: 240-777-3636
  Fax: 240-777-3768
  Email: ConsumerProtection@montgomerycountymd.gov
  Description: Tip Line to anonymously report consumer deception or fraud: (240) 777-3681. The mission of the Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) is to enforce consumer protection laws prohibiting unfair and deceptive business acts or practices to ensure a fair marketplace for consumers and businesses. Activities include complaint resolution, law enforcement, education, legislation, licensing, advocacy, and outreach to vulnerable consumers. The Office licenses new home builders, automotive repair and towing firms, appliance repair firms, and second hand personal property dealers. The Office also serves as staff to the Commission on Common Ownership Communities. Our webpage provides consumer protection information, a disclosure report on the number of complaints against merchants, and a complaint form.
• Correction & Rehabilitation (COR)
  Arthur Wallenstein, Director
  1307 Seven Locks Road,  Rockville, MD 20854
  Phone: 240-777-9975
  Description: Provides progressive and comprehensive correctional services through the use of pretrial supervision, secure incarceration and community treatment and reintegration programs.
• County Attorney's Office (CAT)
  Marc Hansen, Director
  101 Monroe St., 3rd Floor Rockville, MD 20850
  Phone: 240-777-6700
  Email: mcgatty@montgomerycountymd.gov
  Description: The County Attorney acts as the chief legal officer of Montgomery County Government and conducts all its legal business.
• County Executive's Office (CEX)
  Isiah Leggett, County Executive Officer
  101 Monroe St., 2nd floor Rockville, MD 20850
  Phone: 240-777-2500
  Phone (TTY): 240-777-2544
  Fax: 240-777-2517
  Email: ocemail@montgomerycountymd.gov
  Description: The Offices of the County Executive (OCE) provides political leadership to the community, through County Executive Ike Leggett and his staff, and administrative direction to the County’s executive branch departments under the supervision of the Chief Administrative Officer and his staff.
• Economic Development (DED)
  Steven Silverman, Director
  111 Rockville Pike, 800 Rockville, MD 20850
  Phone: 240-777-2000
  Email: Steve.Silverman@montgomerycountymd.gov
  Description: Economic Development provides services to retain existing businesses and attract new ones to the County by conducting outreach activities through business visits, conferences, and workshops. Economic Development also serves as liaison to business organizations to identify and to assist new and expanding companies. The department provides land use planning expertise and economic analysis. Assistance includes needs assessment, financial and training services, site identification, development expediting, and coordination. Programs include activities to: promote development of high technology and professional services; retain existing and attract new companies, as well as working with Federal agencies within the County; and promote international trade. Economic Development oversees the management and continuing development of the Shady Grove Life Sciences Center and the Maryland Technology Development Center (formerly Business Incubator Center).
• Elections (BOE)
  Margaret Jurgensen, Director
  18753-210 North Frederick Avenue,  Gaithersburg, MD 20879
  Phone: 240-777-8500
  Email: elections@montgomerycountymd.gov
  Description: The Board of Elections registers voters; conducts elections; assists persons seeking elective office with candidate filings and campaign fund reports; assists citizens seeking to place questions on the ballot; and preserves electoral information.
• Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Office of (OEMHS)
  Christopher Voss, Director
  P.O.Box 4117,  Gaithersburg, MD 20878
  Phone: 240-777-2300
  Fax: 240-777-2345
  Email: mchomelandsecurity@montgomerycountymd.gov
  Description: Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security plans, prevents, prepares and protects against major threats that may harm, disrupt or destroy our communities, commerce and institutions. Our mission is to effectively manage and coordinate the County’s unified response, mitigation, and recovery from the consequences of such disasters or events should they occur. It also serves to educate the public on emergency preparedness for all hazards and focused outreach to our diverse and special populations to protect, secure and sustain critical infrastructures to ensure the continuity of essential services.
• Environmental Protection (ENV)
  Bob Hoyt, Director
  255 Rockville Pike, 120 Rockville, MD 20850
  Phone: 240-777-7700
  Email: askdep@montgomerycountymd.gov
  Description: The Department of Environmental Protection protects and enhances the quality of life in our community through conservation, preservation, and restoration of our environment, guided by the principles of science, resource management, sustainability, and stewardship. The two components of the department are Watershed Management and Environmental Policy and Compliance.
• Ethics Commission (ECM)
  Barbara McNally, Director
  100 Maryland Avenue, 204 Rockville, MD 20850
  Phone: 240-777-6670
  Description: The Ethics Commission administers the County's Code of Ethics by encouraging and enforcing compliance and ensuring the ethical conduct of employees of the Executive Branch, County Council, selected Boards and Commissions, the Revenue Authority, Housing Opportunities Commission, Fire Corporations, and Rescue Squads. The Commission also serves in an advisory capacity to the Washington Suburban Transit Commission.
• Finance (FIN)
  Joseph Beach, Director
  101 Monroe Street, 15th floor Rockville, MD 20850
  Phone: 240-777-8860
  Description: The Finance Department manages financial operations, recommends and implements sound fiscal policies, safeguards public assets, and encourages a safe environment on public property.
• Fire and Rescue Services (FRS)
  Richard Bowers, Chief
  101 Monroe Street, 12th floor Rockville, MD 20850
  Phone: 240-777-2400
  Email: fire.sitecoor@montgomerycountymd.gov
  Description: Fire and Rescue Service prevents fires and accidents through public education, inspections, and enforcement of applicable laws; and provides fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical services, and responds to hazardous materials incidents through the combined efforts of career and volunteer personnel using tax and volunteer-generated funds.
• General Services (DGS)
  David Dise, Director
  101 Monroe Street, EOB 9th Floor,  Rockville, MD 20850
  Phone: 240-777-6194
  Description: The Department of General Services proactively serves the diverse business and service requirements of all County departments, providing a single point of government-to-government service, enabling departments to successfully complete their respective missions and, thereby, adding value to the services performed by Montgomery County to county residents. In so doing, the Department of General Services contributes directly towards the County Executive's objective for "a responsive and accountable county government."
• Health & Human Services (HHS)
  Uma Ahluwalia, Director
  401 Hungerford Drive,  Rockville, MD 20850
  Phone: 240-777-1245
  Email: hhsmail@montgomerycountymd.gov
  Description: Health and Human Services assures the provision of integrated services addressing the health and human service needs of Montgomery County residents. The department develops and implements policies and procedures which further this end and maximizes the resources available for direct, customer-oriented services while maintaining adequate management oversight at minimum costs. Innovative approaches to service delivery and system coordination are piloted and evaluated by Health and Human Services. It also develops and maintains a broad network of community, non-profit, public, and private sector delivery organizations in a sustained and substantial partnership.
• Housing and Community Affairs (HCA)
  Richard Nelson, Director
  100 Maryland Avenue, 4th floor Rockville, MD 20850
  Phone: 240-777-3600
  Email: dhca2@montgomerycountymd.gov
  Description: The Department of Housing and Community Affairs plans and implements activities that prevent and correct problems which contribute to the physical decline of residential and commercial areas. It maintains a marketplace that is fair to all parties (consumers and merchants, landlords and tenants, homeowners and their governing boards) and increases the supply of new affordable housing as well as maintains existing housing in a safe manner.
• Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC)
  Annie Alston, Director
  10400 Detrick Avenue,  Kensington, MD 29895
  Phone: 240-773-9000
  Description: The Housing Opportunities Commission makes housing available to eligible families of low and moderate income and provides necessary support services to encourage resident self-sufficiency. The County provides funding for the Commission to acquire Moderately Priced Dwelling Units for rental to lower-income families; maintain community norms and relationships between homeowner associations and public housing residents; provide counseling and support services to low-income individuals and families in assisted housing; and provide information on available housing programs.
• Human Resources (OHR)
  Joseph Adler, Director
  101 Monroe St, 7th floor Rockville, MD 20850
  Phone: 240-777-5000
  Email: ohr@montgomerycountymd.gov
  Description: The Office of Human Resources provides a human resources program to attract, develop, and retain a diverse, high-performing, and well-qualified work force. It provides services to employees, retirees, and others; and works in partnership with other County departments toward the accomplishment of mission goals and objectives through effective human resources management.
• Human Rights (HR)
  James Stowe, Director
  21 Maryland Avenue, 330 Rockville, MD 20850
  Phone: 240-777-8450
  Email: human-rights.commission@montgomerycountymd.gov
  Description: The Human Rights Commission enforces anti-discrimination laws in housing, commercial real estate, employment, and public accommodations. The Commission promotes, monitors, and enforces fair housing laws relating to access and treatment. It provides training and technical assistance in civil rights laws and addresses community conflict motivated by prejudice, intolerance, and bigotry based on race, ethnicity, religion, disability, and sexual orientation, and promotes increased understanding and tolerance among diverse groups.
• Inspector General (IGO)
  Edward L. Blansitt III, Director
  51 Monroe Street, 802 Rockville, MD 20850
  Phone: 240-777-8240
  Email: ig@montgomerycountymd.gov
  Description: The Office of Inspector General reviews the effectiveness and efficiency of programs and operations of County government and independent County agencies. The Office is also responsible for preventing and detecting fraud, waste, and abuse in government activities. In addition, it proposes ways to increase the legal, fiscal, and ethical accountability of County government departments and County-funded agencies.
• Intergovernmental Relations (IGR)
  Melanie Wenger, Director
  101 Monroe Street, 4th floor Rockville, MD 20850
  Phone: 240-777-6550
  Email: oir@montgomerycountymd.gov
  Description: The Office of Intergovernmental Relations represents County interests at the municipal, regional, State, and Federal levels and prepares the annual State Legislative Program. The Office is the liaison with State government and the County’s legislative delegation. In addition, the Office is the lead Executive Branch agency representing the County before the Maryland Association of Counties.
• Legislative Oversight (OLO)
  Karen Orlansky, Director
  100 Maryland Avenue, 5th floor Rockville, MD 20850
  Phone: 240-777-7990
  Description: The Office of Legislative Oversight determines the effectiveness of legislation enacted by the County Council and makes findings and recommendations concerning the performance, management, and operation of programs and functions for which funds are appropriated or approved by the Council.
• Liquor Control (LIQ)
  George Griffin, Director
  16650 Crabbs Branch Way,  Rockville, MD 20855
  Phone: 240-777-1900
  Description: The Department of Liquor Control administers the distribution and sale of all beverage alcohol in Montgomery County.
• Management and Budget Office (OMB)
  Jennifer Hughes, Director
  101 Monroe Street, 14th floor Rockville, MD 20850
  Phone: 240-777-2800
  Description: The Office of Management and Budget provides recommendations to the County Executive and County Council, and acts where appropriate on resource allocation, fiscal policy, and related matters in order to support the advancement of the elected officials' policy agendas and the effective and efficient operation of County Government.
• Merit System Protection Board (MPB)
  Kathleen Taylor, Executive Secretary to the Board
  100 Maryland Avenue, 113 Rockville, MD 20850
  Phone: 240-777-6620
  Description: The Merit System Protection Board oversees the merit system and protects employee and job applicant rights guaranteed under the merit system law.
• Permitting Services (DPS)
  Diane Schwartz Jones, Director
  255 Rockville Pike, 2nd floor Rockville, MD 20850
  Phone: 240-777-6300
  Email: dps@montgomerycountymd.gov
  Description: The Department of Permitting ensures compliance with Montgomery County's development and construction standards.
• Police (POL)
  Thomas Manger, Chief
  2350 Research Boulevard,  Rockville, MD 20850
  Phone: 240-773-5000
  Email: mcpd@montgomerycountymd.gov
  Description: The Department of Police protects life and property and preserves peace and order.
• Public Information (PIO)
  Patrick Lacefield, Director
  101 Monroe Street, 4th floor Rockville, MD 20850
  Phone: 240-777-6507
  Fax: 240-777-6539
  Email: publicinformation@montgomerycountymd.gov
  Description: The Office of Public Information provides communication with the public, the County Executive, departments and agencies, media, County employees, the County Council, and other elected officials, businesses, civic groups, and every other segment of the Montgomery County community through the mass media, Internet and intranet, press conferences, publications, and cable television programming
• Public Libraries (LIB)
  Parker Hamilton, Director
  21 Maryland Ave, 310 Rockville, MD 20850
  Phone: 240-777-0002
  Email: comments@montgomerycountymd.gov
  Description: The Department of Public Libraries makes public library services available to the public. A full range of services is available at 22 library sites during all open hours, including: information service for adults and children; Public Access Catalog for access to indices and full text (also available 24 hours per day via dial-in and World Wide Web); automated phone renewal (24 hours per day, 7 days a week); regularly scheduled programming for preschool children; and meeting rooms for public use. A comprehensive collection of materials is maintained to meet patrons’ interests and needs.
• Recreation (REC)
  Gabriel Albornoz, Director
  4010 Randolph Road,  Silver Spring, MD 20902
  Phone: 240-777-6800
  Email: Recreation.CustomerService@montgomerycountymd.gov
  Description: The Department of Recreation provides recreational, social, cultural, and physical programs to the community. The following programs are provided by the department: aquatics, camps and playgrounds, classes, community recreation centers, senior adult programs, special events, sports, and teen and therapeutic recreation.
• Technology Services (DTS)
  Steven Emanuel, Chief Information Officer
  101 Monroe Street, 13 Floor Rockville, MD 20850
  Phone: 240-777-2900
  Description: The Department of Technology Services (DTS) assists the County in using information technology where it adds the most value and increases productivity. The Department's efforts also help to deliver information and services to citizens at work, at home, and in the community.
• Transportation (MCDOT)
  Arthur Holmes, Director
  101 Monroe Street, 10th floor Rockville, MD 20850
  Phone: 240-777-7171
  Description: MCDOT is people—1500 hard working public servants dedicated to delivering customer-focused services. The department strives to be a place where employees are involved, empowered, and appreciated, a place where employees are energized to come to work eager to try new ideas and respond to citizen concerns. They do it day in and day out—and I’m proud to be working with them!
• Zoning & Administrative Hearings, Office of (ZAH)
  Martin Grossman, Director
  100 Maryland Avenue, Room 200 Rockville, MD 20850
  Phone: 240-777-6660
  Email: ozah@montgomerycountymd.gov
  Description: The Office of Zoning and Administrative Hearings (OZAH) provides a hearing process for land use and other administrative matters that protects the due process rights of the participants as well as the public interest.

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• Circuit Court (CCT)
  John W. Debelius III, Administrative Judge
  50 Maryland Avenue,  Rockville, MD 20850
  Phone: 240-777-9180
  Email: webmaster@mcccourt.com
  Description: The Circuit Court's primary function is adjudication of criminal and civil cases. The Court conducts hearings, court trials, and jury trials for civil, criminal, and support cases and provides public information services for criminal and civil case loads. The following activities support this program: case assignment, adjudication, jury administration, domestic relations, adjudication of child support enforcement cases, technical services, administration, custody and investigations, a law library, and the Trust Office. Other functions of the Circuit Court include mediation services and a video courtroom. Mediation services, staffed by volunteers, are provided by the Court as an avenue for settling disputes. Three types of mediation are available to the Court: Mandatory Mediation when required by a judge; To Be Assigned (TBA) Mediation uses Bar Association volunteers to mediate cases awaiting Court trials; and Domestic Mediation which uses masters or attorneys to mediate certain dome
• Register of Wills (ROW)
  Joseph Griffin, Director
  50 Maryland Ave, Room 322 Rockville, MD 20850
  Phone: 240-777-9600
  Email: info@rowmont.com
  Description: The Register of Wills is responsible for appointing personal representatives to administer decedents’ estates and for overseeing the proper and timely administration of these proceedings. We also perform the following duties: assist and advise the public in the preparation of all required forms; maintain and preserve the permanent record of all proceedings; serve as the Clerk to the Orphans’ Court; track estates and refer delinquent matters to the Court; determine and collect inheritance taxes and probate fees/court costs; audit accounts of personal representatives and guardians; mail various notices and court orders to interested persons; and, verify compliance with court orders. For further information, please contact the Register in the county (jurisdiction) where the decedent resided at the time of death.
• Sheriff's Office (SHF)
  Darren M. Popkin, Sheriff
  50 Maryland Avenue, 447 Rockville, MD 20850
  Phone: 240-777-7000
  Email: sheriff@montgomerycountymd.gov
  Description: The Sheriff’s Office serves the Circuit and District Courts in the conduct of judicial affairs. The Office provides transport and custody of prisoners and provides a safe environment for the daily operations of judicial activities, employees, and visitors in the courthouse.
• State's Attorney (SAO)
  John McCarthy, Director
  50 Maryland Ave,  Rockville, MD 20850
  Phone: 240-777-7300
  Email: states.attorney@montgomerycountymd.gov
  Description: The State’s Attorney’s Office is a constitutionally created independent agency. Our mission is to serve the public interest through fair and honest administration of justice by exercising responsibilities to: prosecute criminal violations in Montgomery county; educate the public to criminal justice issues; provide training to lawyers for future service; address inequality and promote fairness in the criminal justice system; insure access to the criminal justice system; promote professional relations with judges and attorneys; and further the efficient use of criminal justice resources.

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• Maryland Department of Assessments & Taxation for Montgomery County (DAT)
  Robert E. Young, Director
  30 W. Gude Drive, 400 Rockville, MD 20850
  Phone: 240-314-4530
  Fax: (301) 424-3864
  Email: mont@dat.state.md.us
  Description: In Maryland the valuation of all real and personal property for purposes of property taxation is a function of State government. The Director of Assessments and Taxation, appointed by the Governor, administers and enforces the property assessment and property tax laws of Maryland. This organizational structure allows for uniformity of property assessment throughout the State.
• Montgomery College (MC)
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  51 Mannakee Street,  Rockville, MD 20850
  Phone: 240-567-5000
  Email: webmastr@montgomerycollege.edu
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• Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)
  Joshua P. Starr, Superintendent
  850 Hungerford Drive, Room 123 Rockville, MD 20850
  Phone: 301-279-3617
  Fax: 301-279-3860
  Email: boe@mcpsmd.org
  Description: To provide a high-quality, world-class education that ensures success for every student through excellence in teaching and learning
• Montgomery County Revenue Authority (MCRA)
  Keith Miller, Executive Director
  101 Monroe Street, Suite 410, Rockville, MD 20850
  Phone: (301)762-9080
  Fax: (301) 309-0652
  Email: kmiller@mcra-md.com
  Description: The Montgomery County Revenue Authority, created in 1957, is an instrumentality of Montgomery County, Maryland and a public corporation. The two primary activities of the Revenue Authority are to operate self-supporting facilities and to finance public facilities. On the operations side, the Revenue Authority manages Montgomery County Golf, comprised of nine golf courses, and the Montgomery County Airpark. On the public financing side, the Revenue Authority issues bonds to raise capital, to acquire land or other property, or to pay construction costs and has supported important public purposes as far reaching as education, transportation, human services, economic development, recreation, and the arts.
• Montgomery Parks (PARK)
  Mary Bradford, Director
  8787 Georgia Ave.,  Silver Spring, MD 20910
  Phone: 301-495-2595
  Email: mcp-parks@mncppc-mc.org
  Description: Protect and interpret our valuable natural and cultural resources; balance the demand for recreation with the need for conservation; offer a variety of enjoyable recreational activities that encourage healthy lifestyles; and provide clean, safe, and accessible places for leisure-time activities.
• Montgomery Planning (PLAN)
  Rollin Stanley, Director
  8787 Georgia Ave,  Silver Spring, MD 20910
  Phone: (301) 495-1310
  Fax: (301) 495-1310
  Email: MCP-cr@mncppc-mc.org
  Description: The Planning Department creates great communities by developing master plans, reviewing applications for development and analyzing various types of information to help public officials plan for Montgomery County's future.
• Montgomery Planning Board (M-NCPPC)
  Françoise Carrier, Chair
  8787 Georgia Ave,  Silver Spring, MD 20910
  Phone: 301-495-4605
  Fax: 301-495-1320
  Email: MCP-Chair@mncppc-mc.org
  Description: The Montgomery County Planning Board plans for livable communities by developing large and small scale plans, providing guidelines for the pattern and pace of future development and preserving historic resources throughout the 323,000-acre county. The Planning Board implements plans through its review of development applications and its subdivision decisions. The Board is also responsible for the development and management of Montgomery County's nationally recognized 32,900-acre park system. The Montgomery County Planning Board, together with the Prince George's County Planning Board, comprise The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.
• Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board (PTAAB)
  Arnold Gordon, Chair
  51 Monroe Street, Suite 201, Suite 201 Rockville, MD 20850
  Phone: 301-279-8333
  Fax: 301-279-1910
  Email: mont@dat.state.md.us
  Description: Property owners sometimes feel that the department's estimate of their property value is wrong. The assessment appeal process is available to allow property owners the opportunity to dispute the value determined by the department. Property values rise and fall to reflect the market. A property owner should file an appeal when they believe that their property is not valued at its current market value. 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM