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  Advisory Committee
 
Created Montgomery County Code Section 11-3.
Purpose The Committee shall advise the Office of Consumer Protection in carrying out its duties and functions under this Chapter, and shall hold public hearings as deemed necessary, including hearings on inclusion or exclusion of persons or organizations from application of the provisions of this Chapter.
Membership Nine members - at least two from the Better Business Bureau or another County-wide association of merchants, at least two from the Community Action Board (one representing the economically disadvantaged), and five from the community at large.
Terms Three year terms - no compensation.
Meetings See County meeting calendar or call 240-777-3661 for updates.
Staff Evan Johnson 240-777-3657, evan.johnson@montgomerycountymd.gov, Office of Consumer Protection.
Membership Public-at-Large (5):  Ethiopia Alfred-Bekele (first term) 10/2008; Jeffrey Bloch (first term) 10/2009; Stephen Gurwitz, Chair (second term) 10/2007; David Mason (second term) 10/2009; Yosefi Seltzer (first term) 10/2009; Business (2): Kirk Holmes (first term) 10/2008; Cathy Silverstein (first term) 10/2007; Community Action Board (2):   Anne Elward (second term) 10/2007; Craig Holston (first term) 10/2009
Last edited: 12/6/2006