Contact: Kathy Zieger, 240-777-2528

For Immediate Release: June 18, 2001

Duncan Seeks Applicants For
Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Advisory Council

County Executive Douglas M. Duncan is seeking applicants to fill ten vacancies in various categories on the Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Advisory Council. Two vacancies must be filled by members of the general public. One vacancy must be filled in each of the following categories: a treatment provider, a prevention provider, a practicing physician, a person who represents the multi-cultural diversity of the County, a relative of an individual who is receiving care for alcoholism or other drug abuse, a member of the clergy, a member of the legal profession, and a member of the business community. Two vacancies are for partial terms which expire in June 2002. Four incumbents are eligible to apply for reappointment.

Members serve three-year terms without compensation and meet the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in Rockville.

The Council advises the Department of Health and Human Services, the County Executive, and the County Council in identifying local alcohol and other drug abuse program needs, assists in the development of plans to meet those needs, makes recommendations in the budget process relative to those programs, and promotes public education regarding alcoholism and other drug abuse.

Applicants should write by July 9 to County Executive Douglas M. Duncan at the Executive Office Building, 101 Monroe St., Rockville, MD 20850. Applicants should indicate the type of slot for which they are applying. A brief resume that includes home and business telephone numbers should be enclosed.

Incumbents reapplying should indicate their employment status in their letter or send an updated resume. Members of County boards, committees and commissions may not serve on more that one such group at a time.

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