Ballot question
Dorchester County Question A: timing of the administrative structure review (charter amendment)
- On the ballot in
- Dorchester County
- Vote
- Yes or no
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
The question, as printed on the ballot
Currently, the County Charter requires the County Council to conduct an evaluation of the organizations, functions, powers, and duties of each department, agency, and office in the executive branch of the County government at least every four years. A vote in favor of the question amends the County Charter to specify that such evaluation of the County administrative structure shall be conducted within the first fiscal year of each County Council term. A vote against the question keeps the requirement that the County Council conduct the evaluation of the County administrative structure at least every four years.
A “Yes” vote means
A vote yes requires the County Council to evaluate the county's administrative structure within the first fiscal year of each council term.
A “No” vote means
A vote no keeps the requirement that the County Council evaluate the county's administrative structure at least every four years.
Sources
- Ballot Questions for the November 3, 2026 Election · Maryland State Board of Elections
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: Dorchester County (every ballot style) · Maryland State Board of Elections
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