Compensation Review Board

Overview

In accordance with § 9-405 of the Code of Public Local Laws, by December 1 of a year which immediately precedes a year in which the County Commissioners are elected, the Board shall:

  1. Review the salaries set by law for Calvert County officials;
  2. Review state and local laws and the procedures following in Calvert County concerning the inclusion of benefits as part of the compensation of the County Commissioners;
  3. Make recommendations to the County Commissioners concerning the compensation set by law for county officials; and
  4. Make a special recommendation concerning the inclusion of benefits as part of the compensation of County Commissioners.

Composition

There shall be seven members, of which:

  • Two members shall be appointed by the BOCC
  • One member shall be appointed by the Legislative Delegation from the 29th Legislative District
  • One member shall be appointed by the Democratic Central Committee
  • One member shall be appointed by the Republican Central Committee
  • One member shall be appointed by the Chamber of Commerce
  • One member shall be appointed by the Economic Development Commission

At least one member of the board shall have been a member of the previous board.

 2025 Membership

  • Donna Zupancic, Chairperson - Legislative Delegation from the 29th Legislative District Appointee
  • David Cox, Vice Chairperson - Calvert County Board of County Commissioners Appointee
  • Jim Fleshman, Member - Calvert County Chamber of Commerce Appointee
  • Tim Gervais, Member - Calvert County Economic Development Commission Appointee
  • Randy Smith, Member - Calvert County Board of County Commissioners Appointee
  • Cindy Yoe, Member - Calvert County Democratic Central Committee Appointee
  • VACANT - Calvert County Republican Central Committee Appointee

Timeline

  • December 2024– The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) directed staff to convene the Compensation Review Board in accordance with § 9-405 of the Code of Public Local Laws.
  • April 2025 – Staff presented external agency appointees, and the BOCC appointed its final two members to the Compensation Review Board.
  • July 2025 – The Compensation Review Board held its initial meeting, established a meeting schedule, and determined the method for gathering feedback from current County officials (via in-person and/or virtual interviews).
  • October 2025 – The Compensation Review Board completed all scheduled interviews and finalized its recommendations.
  • October 2025 – The Compensation Review Board presented its recommendations to the BOCC for review and consideration for legislative submission.

Agendas

The Compensation Review Board complies with the Open Meetings Act. Please visit Agenda Center to access future agendas and approved minutes from past meetings.

2025 Meeting Schedule

Meetings were held in-person at the Duke Room, 30 Duke St, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 as well as virtually via Microsoft Teams

  • Thursday, July 17th at 3pm - Initial Meeting
  • Wednesday, July 30th at 1pm - Meeting with Board of County Commissioners Representatives
  • Wednesday, Aug. 13th - Meeting Cancelled
  • Wednesday, Aug. 27th at 1pm - Meeting with Board of Education Representative
  • Wednesday, Sept. 10th at 1pm - Meeting with State's Attorney
  • Wednesday, Sept. 24th at 1pm - Meeting with County Treasurer
  • Wednesday, Oct. 8th at 1pm - Meeting with County Sheriff
  • Wednesday, Oct. 15th at 1pm - Final Meeting to Finalize Recommendations

Contact

Ashley Staples-Reid, Special Projects Program Manager
ashley.staples-reid@calvertcountymd.gov
410-535-1600 ext. 2201