Office of Appointments

​​​​​On behalf of the governor, the Appointments Office recruits and appoints Marylanders to more than 600 boards and commissions.

Boards and commissions are largely volunteer leadership bodies that guide policy, operations and vital programs that impact all Marylanders— but who work largely under the public radar. These are the public servants who issue licenses to doctors, architects and amusement park operators; who set training standards for police, teachers and 911 responders; who make sure that all Marylanders can access the arts; who safeguard and promote our state’s African American heritage; who set economic development policy and oversee government efforts to attract and retain businesses. Our office gives every Marylander the opportunity to serve. The Appointments Office is committed to recruiting the best and most representative talent to serve on Maryland’s 600 boards and commissions. 

 A few things to know: ​​

• ​Each board has unique statutory requirements and seat availability.
• Our team is working diligently to make appointments on a rolling basis.
• While you may serve on just one board, you may apply to–and be considered for–as many as 10 different boards each year.
• 20 new boards were created as a result of the 2023 legislative session..