39 N. Hickory Avenue
Bel Air, MD 21014
410-638-4550 or 410-879-2711

The staff of the Administration Department consists of the following:

Joyce Oliver, Director and Town Clerk
Laura Stafford, Administrative Secretary
Wendell Baxter, IT Specialist
Trieu Doan, IT Assistant
Thomas Kunkel, Armory Facility Manager (part-time)

The Administration Department is a multi-functional operation providing support services to the Town Administrator and Board of Commissioners, as well as the following:

Event Coordination – Issues permits for events held on Town property/facilities, including the Bel Air Reckord Armory and public streets. Coordinates all event requirements with the Police and Public Works departments.
IT Support – Manages IT personnel; oversees all computer equipment/software purchases; and schedules computer training for Town employees.
Human Resources – Advertises open positions; accepts and reviews applications for all Town positions; manages background process for final applicants; and oversees all employee benefits.
Public Relations Office – Assist Town Administrator in preparing and distributing public announcements; provide liaison between the Town and local businesses within the center core of Town.
Risk Management – Managers insurance coverage (i.e. liability, property, environmental) for the Town and processes workers' compensation claims.
Town Clerk – Liaison with the Board of Elections Judges and Board of Ethics; draft legislation and policies to be considered by the Board of Commissioners; interprets Town laws and regulations for the public and staff; prepares official notifications for public hearings; maintains minutes for Board of Town Commissioners meetings; and coordinates Board of Town Commissioners social functions.