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Advisory Boards & Commissions
In our democracy, government is of the people, by the people, and for the people. Local government is the form of government closest to us in our everyday lives, and the one we are most able to influence.
Welcome to the Legislative Branch Advisory Boards and Commissions online site. These groups provide an inter-relationship between the citizenry of the County and the Legislative Branch of Prince George’s County Government. Advisory members aid the governing process by keeping Prince George’s County in touch with the ideas and attitudes of its citizens. The input of the citizens is vitally important to the success of our County.
Section 506 of the Charter provides that the Council may appoint, for designated periods, one or more temporary advisory boards of citizens of the County who shall assist in the coordination of County policies and programs.
The duties and responsibilities of each Advisory Board member is established pursuant to legislation and can vary depending on the subject matter. We hope this web page will be of use. We encourage you to take advantage of the links provided to gain additional information and to call upon us if you have particular questions.
Prince George's County Boards & Commissions Appointments
Board of Education
Council Representative – Council Vice Chair Edward P. Burroughs III
Board of Social Services
Council Representative – Council Member Krystal Oriadha
Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors
Council Representative – Council Member Shayla D. Adams-Stafford
Experience Prince George’s
Council Representative – Council Vice Chair Edward P. Burroughs III
Health Advisory Committee
Council Representative – Council Member Wala Blegay, Esq.
Maryland Association of Counties
Council Representative – Council Member Shayla D. Adams-Stafford
Mental Health Advisory Board
Council Representative – Council Member Wala Blegay, Esq.
Council Alternate Representative – Council Member Krystal Oriadha
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Council Representative – Council Member Calvin S. Hawkins, II
Prince George’s Community Foundation
Council Representative – Council Member Krystal Oriadha
Prince George’s County Health Department
Council Representative – Council Member Krystal Oriadha
Prince George’s Municipal Association
Council Representative – Council Member Ingrid S. Watson
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) Leadership Liaisons
Council Member Sydney J. Harrison
Council Member Wala Blegay, Esq.
Washington Suburban Transit Commission (WSTC)
Council Member Eric C. Olson
Council of Governments Appointments 2025
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Council Member Thomas E. Dernoga, Esq.
Alternate: Council Member Wanika B. Fisher, Esq.
Council Member Ingrid S. Watson
Alternate: Council Member Krystal Oriadha
CHESAPEAKE BAY AND WATER RESOURCES POLICY COMMITTEE
Council Member Jolene Ivey
Alternate: Council Member Sydney J. Harrison
CLIMATE, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT POLICY COMMITTEE
Council Member Wala Blegay, Esq.
Alternate: Council Member Eric Olson
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COUNCIL
Council Member At-Large Calvin S. Hawkins, II
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE REGIONAL MEMBER POLICY COMMITTEE
Council Member Wala Blegay, Esq.
Council Member Sydney J. Harrison
HUMAN SERVICES AND PUBLIC SAFETY POLICY COMMITTEE
Council Member Wanika B. Fisher, Esq.
Alternate: Council Member Wala Blegay, Esq.
METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON AIR QUALITY COMMITTEE
Council Member Thomas E. Dernoga
Alternate: Council Member Eric C. Olson
Council Member Shayla D. Adams-Stafford
Alternate: Council Member Krystal Oriadha
REGION FORWARD COUNCIL
Council Member Eric C. Olson
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING BOARD (TPB)
Council Member Eric C. Olson
Alternate: Council Member Wanika B. Fisher, Esq.
Alternate: Council Member Calvin S. Hawkins, II