Harford County Community Mediation Commission

Meetings

Meets quarterly on the 3rd Thursday of the month.

Agendas & minutes


Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
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Members

State's attorney or designee

Public defender or designee

Judge of the District Court

Judge of the Circuit Court

Supervising attorney of the Legal Aid Bureau or designee

Representative of the Human Relations Office

Director of the Department of Community Services or designee

Representative of the board of education
 
Member of the County Council
Robert Wagner
Representative of a Harford County law enforcement agency (as selected by the Harford County Police Commission)

Director of the local Department of Juvenile Justice or designee

Director of Social Services or designee

Representative of Harford Community College

Citizen representative appointed by the county executive

Citizen representative appointed by the county council

Active volunteer mediator


All terms expire December 2022

Created by

  • Harford County Code, Article XIV, Section 9-87

Description

The Harford County Community Mediation Commission provides citizens with an effective and efficient means to resolve disputes through mediation.

Members of this commission are appointed by the county executive and confirmed by the county council. Members will serve conterminous with the county executive, who will annually appoint a chair and vice-chair for the commission.

A summary of their duties include:
  • Adopt rules and procedures for the administration of the mediation services
  • Establish and maintain a voluntary mediation service for the citizens of Harford County
  • Meet with the mediation coordinator and others as may be necessary
  • Promote the mediation process and the participation of organizations and individuals in the county in the mediation process
  • Report annually to the county executive and the county council as to the use and effectiveness of the mediation program