MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND

MUNICIPALITIES

ROCKVILLE

Incorporated 1860 (Chapter 373, Acts of 1860)

Boards of Commissioners

Charter & Code

Mayors

Named for its proximity to Rock Creek.

Population

1990 census: 44,830

2000 census: 47,388

2010 census: 61,209

Reports

CITY COUNCIL
Elected by Voters to 4-year terms (Nov.):
Bridget Donnell Newton, Mayor 4-year term)
Julie Palakovich Carr
Beryl L. Feinberg
Virginia D. Onley
Mark M. Pierzchala
Terms expire 2019.

City Hall entrance (view from Vinson St.), 111 Maryland Ave., Rockville, Maryland, February 2002. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Meetings: Mondays, 7:00 p.m.
• Council Minutes

City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 314-5000
e-mail: cityclerk@rockvillemd.gov
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/

ANIMAL MATTERS BOARD
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=99

Appointed by Mayor & City Council to 3-year terms


ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN TASK FORCE
web: http://rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?NID=147

Meetings: 1st Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.


CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=102

CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=104

Appointed to 2-year terms
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.


BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ELECTIONS
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=101

Appointed by Mayor with City Council consent to 4-year terms
Meetings: 4th Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.

ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=106

Appointed by Mayor with City Council consent to 3-year terms
Meetings: 1st Thursday, 7:00 p.m.


ETHICS COMMISSION
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=1312

Appointed to 3-year terms


HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=108

Appointed by Mayor & City Council
Meetings: 4th Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.


HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=109

Appointed to 3-year terms
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.


KING FARM TASK FORCE
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=1959

Meetings: 3rd Tuesday


LANDLORD-TENANT AFFAIRS COMMISSION
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=110

Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. (as needed)


ROCKVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, INC., BOARD OF DIRECTORS
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=116

Appointed by Mayor & City Council
Meetings: last Friday of month, 7:30 a.m.

ROCKVILLE SENIORS, INC.
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=119

Meetings: 3rd Tuesday, 1:00 p.m.

ROCKVILLE SISTER CITY CORPORATION
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=120

Appointed to 3-year terms
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=121

Appointed by Mayor with City Council consent
Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 1:00 p.m.

UPPER WATTS BRANCH FOREST PRESERVE TASK FORCE
web: http://rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=1107

OFFICE OF CITY ATTORNEY
Appointed by Mayor & City Council:
Debra Yerg Daniel, City Attorney (240) 314-8150; e-mail: ddaniel@rockvillemd.gov
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=127

OFFICE OF CITY CLERK
Appointed by Mayor & City Council:
Kathleen A. Conway, Clerk & Director of Council Operations (240) 314-8280; e-mail: cityclerk@rockvillemd.gov
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=128

ADMINISTRATION
Appointed by Mayor & City Council:
Robert DiSpirito, City Manager (240) 314-8100; fax: (240) 314-8130
e-mail: rdispirito@rockvillemd.gov
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=138

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Andrew Gunning, Acting Director (240) 314-8206; e-mail: agunning@rockvillemd.gov
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=159
BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?NID=327

Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.


HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=107

Appointed to 3-year terms
Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

HOUSING ENTERPRISES
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=117

Appointed by Mayor with City Council consent to 3-year terms
Meetings: 4th Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.

PLANNING COMMISSION
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=112

Meetings: 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

SIGN REVIEW BOARD
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=122

Appointed to 3-year terms


TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
web: /www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=123

Appointed by Mayor with City Council consent to 3-year terms
Meetings: 4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

BOARD OF [ZONING] APPEALS
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=100

Appointed to 3-year terms
Meetings: one Saturday per month, 9:00 a.m.

DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DIVISION
Jim Wasilak, Chief of Planning (240) 314-8211; fax: (240) 314-8210; e-mail: jwasilak@rockvillemd.gov
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?NID=175

INSPECTION SERVICES DIVISION
Rabbia Sabbakhan, Chief of Inspection Services (240) 314-8242; fax: (240) 314-8265; e-mail: rsabbakhan@rockvillemd.gov
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?NID=165

FIRE MARSHAL
Timothy Diehl, Fire Marshal & Plans & Permit Supervisor (240) 314-8263; fax: (240) 314-8265; e-mail: tdiehl@rockvillemd.gov
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?NID=576

LONG-RANGE PLANNING DIVISION
David Levy, Chief of Long Range Planning (240) 314-8272; fax: (240) 314-8210; e-mail: dlevy@rockvillemd.gov
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?NID=199

PLANNING & ZONING DIVISION


ZONING
Deane Mellander, Administrator (240) 314-8224; fax: (240) 314-8210; e-mail: dmellander@rockvillemd.gov
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?NID=213

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
Gavin Cohen, Director (240) 314-8400; e-mail: financeinquiry@rockvillemd.gov
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=216

FINANCIAL ADVISORY BOARD
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=965

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Karen Marshall, Director (240) 314-8470; fax: (240) 314-8484; e-mail: hrinfo@rockvillemd.gov
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=241

COMPENSATION COMMISSION
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=103

Appointed to 6-year terms


PERSONNEL APPEALS BOARD
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=111

Appointed by Mayor & City Council to 3-year terms


RETIREMENT BOARD
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=1229

Appointed by Mayor & City Council to 2-year terms


DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY
Nicholas Obodo, Director (240) 314-8160; fax: (240) 314-8179; e-mail: infotech@rockvillemd.gov
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=244

POLICE DEPARTMENT
Maj. Robert J. Rappoport, Acting Chief (240) 314-8900
2 West Montgomery Ave., Rockville, MD 20850
e-mail: brappoport@rockvillemd.gov
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=248

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES BUREAU
Maj. Eric Over, Commander (240) 314-8900; e-mail: eover@rockvillemd.gov
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=252

FIELD SERVICES BUREAU
Maj. Michael W. England, Commander (240) 314-8900; e-mail: mengland@rockvillemd.gov
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=253

SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU
Maj. Robert J. Rappoport, Commander (240) 314-8900; e-mail: brappoport@rockvillemd.gov
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=254

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Craig L. Simoneau, Director (240) 314-8500; e-mail: pw@rockvillemd.gov
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=283

DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION & PARKS
Timothy J. Chesnutt, Director (240) 314-8600; fax: (240) 314-8659; e-mail: tchesnutt@rockvillemd.gov
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=346

RECREATION & PARKS ADVISORY BOARD
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=113

Appointed by Mayor with City Council consent to 2-year terms
Meetings: 4th Thursday

BOARD OF ROCKVILLE RECREATION & PARKS FOUNDATION, INC.
web: www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=1352

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