The Montgomery County Council is seeking applicants for upcoming vacancies on the Advisory Commission on Policing (ACP), ending on Feb. 13, 2027. Applications for the three-year appointments are due by 5 p.m. on Nov. 2, 2026.

Board Membership and Eligibility

The Policing Advisory Commission, established in 2019, has been renamed the Advisory Commission on Policing (ACP). The ACP advises the Council on policing matters, recommends legislation or regulation for the Council’s consideration, conducts public outreach for community input, and accepts community feedback. The Commission consists of 11 public members nominated by the Council, with each Councilmember nominating one member. In addition, the County Executive nominates one youth member (25 years of age or younger) and one young adult member (26-35 years of age). The ACP also has two institutional members, Captain Gerald McFarland and Sergeant Cate Brewer of the Montgomery County Police Department. The Council must appoint all members, and each member must represent either an individual or a community organization that works within the County. The Commission is required to select a Chair and Vice-Chair from its members. Every new member must participate in an orientation program with a menu of training opportunities determined by the Chair in consultation with staff.

Board Responsibilities

Members of the Commission should reflect the diversity of Montgomery County, including a range of races, ethnicities, places of origin, socioeconomic status, age, sex – including on the basis of gender identity or orientation, religion, religious creed, disability, or other characteristics, and geographic location, with emphasis on those who are disproportionately impacted by inequities; have a keen interest and/or expertise in policing matters, and want to deliberate on policy guidelines affecting departmental operations to help identify unintended consequences and develop safeguards to mitigate them.

Time Commitment

The Commission must meet as often as necessary to perform its duties, but not less than six times per year. By July 1, it must submit an annual report to the Executive and Council detailing its functions, activities, accomplishments, and plans.

Salary

Commission members serve three-year terms without compensation but are eligible for mileage reimbursement and dependent care costs at rates established by the County.

Application Information

A cover letter expressing interest, including a resume (no more than four pages in length) listing professional and civic experience, home address, telephone number and email address, should be sent via email to Council.Clerk@montgomerycountymd.gov addressed to Council President Fani-González, or sent via mail to Council President Fani-González, County Council Office, 100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20850. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Nov. 2, 2026. It is Council policy not to consider applications received after the deadline. After the closing date, Councilmembers will review the applications and select applicants to interview.