APPOINTED & ELECTED OFFICIALS

SENATOR

SENATOR MIKE MCKAY, LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 1
James Senate Office Building, Room 416
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Phone: 800-492-7122, ext. 3565
mike.mckay@senate.state.md.us

District Office
Western Maryland Railway Center at Canal Place
13 Canal Street
Room 304
Cumberland, Maryland 21502
Phone: 301-722-4780

DELEGATES

DELEGATE JIM HINEBAUGH, JR., LEGISLATIVE SUB-DISTRICT 1-A
Lowe House Office Building, Room 323
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Phone: 800-492-7122, ext. 3435
jim.hinebaugh@house.state.md.us 

DELEGATE JASON C. BUCKEL, LEGISLATIVE SUB-DISTRICT 1-B
Lowe House Office Building, Room 201
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Phone: 800-492-7122, ext. 3404
Jason.Buckel@house.state.md.us

DELEGATE TERRY L. BAKER, LEGISLATIVE SUB-DISTRICT 1-C
Lowe House Office Building. Room 323
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Phone: 800-492-7122 ext. 3321
terry.baker@house.state.md.us

BOARD OF HEALTH

The County Commissioners constitute the Board of Health. The Board of Health appoints the county health officer with the advice and consent of the secretary of health and mental hygiene. Allegany County Health Department

BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Board of Education is elected in much the same way as the Board of County Commissioners. Voting is countywide. However, they are elected for a four-year term on a staggered basis. Allegany County Board of Education

Circuit court

The judges of the eight Maryland Circuit Courts are selected through the assisted appointment method. The Maryland Judicial Nominating Commission is responsible for screening candidates and submitting a shortlist to the governor. The commission is made up of 17 members appointed by the governor. Five of these members are nominated by the Maryland State Bar Association. The governor must appoint a judge from the commission's shortlist, but unlike the appellate court judges, circuit court judges do not need to be confirmed by the Maryland State Senate. Allegany County Circuit Court

CLERK OF COURT

The Clerk of the Court is a locally elected State official with the responsibilities established and regulated by the laws of Maryland and the Rules of the Supreme Court of Maryland of Maryland.   Allegany County Circuit Court - Clerks Office

SHERIFF

The Allegany County Sheriff is the chief executive law enforcement officer for the primary law enforcement agency within the territorial boundaries of Allegany County. The sheriff manages the crime and traffic enforcement efforts, crime prevention, and control efforts and coordinates law enforcement activities within Allegany County. The sheriff has direct responsibility for court and judicial security and overall responsibility for county Detention Center operations. Allegany County Sheriff's Office

STATES ATTORNEY

The State’s Attorney is the highest elected law enforcement officer in Allegany County. The office is responsible for the prosecution of all criminal and serious traffic offenses in Allegany County.

ORPHANS COURT

The judges of the Orphan's Court have jurisdiction over estates of deceased persons, hear all controversial matters involving estates and have concurrent jurisdiction with the Circuit Court in guardianship of minors.

REGISTER OF WILLS

The register of wills is responsible for administration of all estates. The register also admits wills to probate; appoints personal representatives; audits accounts; determines / collects fees, costs, and state inheritance tax; maintains all records and a depository for wills of the living; and acts as clerk to Orphan's Court.