COUNTY

ADMINISTRATIONMark Belton, County Administrator

Deborah E. Hall, CPA, Deputy County Administrator

February 12, 2019

Department Overview

Ms. Danielle Mitchell, Acting County Attorney

Ms. Jennifer Harris, Chief of Media Services

Mr. John McConnell, Chief of Central Services

Mr. John Simpson, Internal Auditor

Ms. Carol DeSoto, Acting Clerk to the Commissioners

Key Initiatives

Commissioner Retreat – scheduled for February 26, 2019

❖ Create operating framework and goals for staff

Broadband Task Force

❖ Explore options to provide service in underserved areas

Comcast Negotiations

❖ Wrap up current negotiations

National Citizen Survey – presentation February 12, 2019

Numerous leases and contracts

Media Services DivisionJennifer Harris, APR

Chief of Media Services

Staff Introductions

Jennifer L. Harris, APR, Chief of Media Services

Donna Fuqua, Public Information Specialist

Erin Pomrenke, Communications Coordinator

Tina Kozloski, Project and Design Services Media Specialist

❖ Rebecca Lehman, Part-Time Photographer

Kim Hicks-Dye, CCGTV Station Manager

❖ Brent Huber and Tyler Lambert, Video Production Specialists

❖ Erik Swann, Part-Time Video Production Specialist

❖ Bob Curran, Part-Time Digital Librarian

Renesha Miles, Community Engagement Coordinator

Services Provided by Media Staff

Strategic Communications Planning

❖ Develop specific plans, strategies, actions, budget, and

evaluation of communications

❖ Manage Commissioner and Department communication

needs with comprehensive plans

Media Relations

❖ Draft and distribute news releases, promote news

through targeted media pitches

❖ Coordinate and respond to media requests and inquiries

Broadcast Media

❖ Broadcast county meetings and produce original

television programming on CCGTV

❖ Produce and promote podcasts to inform residents about

county services― Continued

Services Provided by Media Staff

Digital Communications

❖ Social media engagement through Facebook,

Twitter, and YouTube

❖ Electronic “Enews” to connect the community to

programs and services via email marketing

NEW…Community Engagement

❖ Create Citizens Academy and develop network of

community ambassadors

❖ Facilitate community input on major issues, policy

proposals, and concerns

Central Services DivisionJohn McConnell

Chief of Central Services

Staff Introductions

John McConnell, Chief of Central Services

Rebecca Quade, Risk Manager

David Hill, Building Security Officer

❖ 5 Part-Time Security Associates/Mail Clerks

Marvin Anderson, Safety Officer

Areas of Responsibility

Risk Management

❖ Responsible for liability and insurance needs for all county

properties

Security

❖ Responsible for the security of all county facilities

Safety

❖ Responsible for a safe work environment on all county properties

Current Projects

Recently implemented the Random Drug Testing Program.

Assisting with the security component for the new Waldorf Senior and

Recreation Center.

Completing annual OSHA 300 logs for Workers Compensation reports.

Planning security camera systems at the Nanjemoy Community Center

and the Department of Public Works Campus in La Plata.

Preparing an evacuation and shelter-in-place quick reference guide

for the Government Building and other county facilities.

Internal Audit OfficeJohn SimpsonInternal Auditor

Authority & Responsibilities

Internal Audit Charter

❖ Establishes the general authority and responsibility of the Internal

Audit Office

Internal Audit Oversight Committee

❖ Advises the Board of County Commissioners and County

Administrator on significant audit matters pertaining to the

Internal Audit Office

Objectives

Work to improve County Government service and performance by

focusing audit work on areas of high risk and impact.

Work with management to improve functions and processes and

strengthen internal controls.

Build public trust by keeping residents informed about our efforts

Current Projects

Landfill Scale House - requested by Department of Public Works

Payroll - chosen by Internal Auditor

Custodial Supplies - requested by Department of Public Works

Treasury - requested by County Administration

Upcoming Projects

FY 2020 Audit Plan

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About Charles County GovernmentThe mission of Charles County Government is to provide our citizens the highest quality service possible in a

timely, efficient and courteous manner. To achieve this goal, our government must be operated in an open and

accessible atmosphere, be based on comprehensive long- and short-term planning and have an appropriate

managerial organization tempered by fiscal responsibility. We support and encourage efforts to grow a diverse

workplace. Charles County is a place where all people thrive and businesses grow and prosper; where the

preservation of our heritage and environment is paramount; where government services to its citizens are provided

at the highest level of excellence; and where the quality of life is the best in the nation.

It is the policy of Charles County to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color,

sex, age, national origin, religious or political affiliation or opinion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation,

genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by law.