The Anne Arundel County Ethics Commission administers the Anne Arundel County Public Ethics Law.

The Anne Arundel County Commission for Women was created in 1975 to serve as a resource and advocacy group for women of the County and to advise the County Executive on issues of significance to women.

The Arundel Community Development Services (ACDS) is a private, nonprofit organization that was created in 1993 to address housing and community development needs in Anne Arundel County.

The Arts Council is a non-profit organization created in 1992. Our mission is to encourage and invest in the visual arts, performing arts and historic preservation for the people of Anne Arundel County.

The Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council is a group of County residents who volunteer to serve in an advisory capacity to the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities, the County Executive, and other governmental bodies as established under the 1965 Older Americans Act.

Our mission is to assess community human services needs and identify gaps in service, convene a neutral group of diverse stakeholders to build partnerships and develop solutions.

The Animal Welfare Council, created by Executive Order Number 15, is committed to the goal of promoting the sensitive and humane treatment of domestic animals and wildlife in Anne Arundel County

The Amusement License Commission advises the Director of Inspections and Permits on matters related to commercial bingo operations and the proposal of ordinances and the adoption of regulations to implement the provisions of Article 11, Title 2 of the Anne Arundel County Code.

The Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board advises the County Executive and the County Council on the establishment of agricultural districts and the purchase of easements.

The Local Development Council serves as an advisory council to the county as it develops a multi year plan for the expenditure of local impact grant funds from Maryland Live! video lottery terminals.