Duncan Seeks Commission For Women Applicants

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Contact: Kathy Zieger, 240-777-2500

For Immediate Release: March 21, 2001

Duncan Seeks Commission
For Women Applicants

County Executive Douglas M. Duncan is seeking applicants to fill five vacancies on the Montgomery County Commission for Women. Three of the vacancies must be filled by applicants endorsed by organizations interested in the status of women, and two by individuals applying on their own behalf. Four incumbent members are eligible to apply for reappointment.

The primary responsibility of the 15-member commission is to advise and counsel the County government on issues of concern to women. While the commissioners work to ensure that women attain legal and economic equity, the office also administers programs for women including a counseling and career center.

Members serve three-year terms without compensation and meet the fourth Wednesday of each month. Since members are active on committees and projects, it is required that they must be available for meetings every Wednesday evening.

Applicants should write by April 13 to County Executive Douglas M. Duncan at the Executive Office Building, 101 Monroe Street, Rockville, MD 20850. New applicants or current members reapplying should enclose a resume that includes home and work telephone numbers. Endorsement letters should be sent to the County Executive at the same time. Members of County boards, committees and commissions may not serve on more than one such group at a time.

Duncan’s appointments are subject to confirmation by the Council. Applications of those selected for appointment are made public as part of the confirmation process.

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