Mission

The mission of the Merit System Protection Board (MSPB) is to oversee the merit system and protect County government employee and job applicant rights guaranteed under the merit system law. 

Commitment to Racial Equity and Social Justice

The Montgomery County Merit System Protection Board recognizes that the history of racism in our country has led to many current day disparities in housing, education, and employment, among other things, and that racial inequities have become institutionalized in the policies and practices of many agencies and organizations, including governmental agencies.

When carrying out its quasi-judicial responsibilities, the Board must make decisions without regard to race, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or disability.  Instead, to achieve racial equity and social justice, the Board (1) continuously reviews and updates the Board’s adjudication policies to minimize implicit bias; (2) improves communication with County merit system employees and applicants for employment; (3) removes accessibility barriers for persons with disabilities; and (4) conducts periodic audits of the merit system to ensure fair and equitable administration of merit system principles.

This Commitment Statement is a living, enduring statement that captures the Board’s on-going commitment to advancing an equitable community and to affirmatively furthering racial equity and social justice in Montgomery County.