Charles County, Maryland

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Charles County is one of 24 counties in Maryland.

[edit] Website evaluation

[edit] The good

• Includes an extensive, searchable directory of all county officials and employees.^[1]
• Property taxes can be paid online.^[2] Basic local tax info also provided.^[3]
• Budget is available.^[4]
• Meeting agendas and minutes available.^[5]
• Building permits^[6] and zoning regulations available.^[7]
• Annual financial report available.^[8]
• Recent and current contract bids posted, but not current contracts.^[9]

[edit] The bad

• Does not disclose if belongs to taxpayer-funded lobbying associations.
• Information on how to make a public records request is not provided on the site.

[edit] External links

• Official Charles County Website
• Charles County on Maryland Manual On-line
• Charles County on ePodunk
• Charles County Economic Development
• Southern Maryland Online

[edit] References

1. ↑ Directory
2. ↑ Pay Taxes Online
3. ↑ Taxes
4. ↑ Budget
5. ↑ Meetings
6. ↑ Permit Application
7. ↑ Zoning Regulations
8. ↑ Financial Report
9. ↑ Bids

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