Resident Advisory Council

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Mission and purpose

The Resident Advisory Council (RAC) provides the DPW with community input and guidance on solid waste, water, and wastewater policies and services. RAC also collaborates on innovative solutions to some of the City’s longest-standing issues involving waste, blight and illegal dumping throughout Baltimore.

Vision

RAC will foster cooperative working relationships with customers, residents and all stakeholders in developing initiatives and resolutions to public-facing problems involving DPW services.

The Director of Public Works will solicit input from the community to help in the establishment of all policies, directives, and initiatives.

Membership

Approximately 20 Baltimore City residents serve on RAC, representing a cross section of community-based interests. The Director of the Department of Public Works chairs the RAC. Representatives from other City Departments are invited to serve as ad hoc advisory members at the request of the RAC.

Who can serve on the RAC?

You must be:

A resident of Baltimore City
16 years of age or older
A registered Voter
Passionate about community service
Attend a monthly meeting (online or in-person)
Serve a two-year term
Attend at least one DPW community event
Contribute to the development of DPW outreach programs
Serve as ambassadors for the program by actively advocating for proper waste disposal in communities and promoting cleanup efforts.
Download: Resident Advisory Council Application

Residents can email the DPW or call 410-396-3310 to receive an application in the mail.