st/agri2.cm Contact: Kathy Zieger, (30l) 2l7-2500
DUNCAN SEEKS APPLICANTS
TO FILL AGRICULTURAL
ADVISORY COMMITTEE VACANCIES For Immediate Release (Oct. 28, l996)
County Executive Douglas M. Duncan is seeking applicants to fill seven
vacancies on the Agricultural Advisory Committee. Four vacancies must be
filled by bona fide farmers selected to represent the total farm community and
three vacancies must be filled by public-at-large representatives having no
direct financial interest in farming. The farm representatives serve three-
year terms and the public-at-large members serve one year terms without
compensation. Three of the incumbent farmer representatives and the three
non-farmer representatives are eligible to apply for reappointment.
The l5-member committee advises the County Executive and County Council
on all matters affecting agriculture in the County. Meetings are held on the
third Tuesday evening of each month in Rockville.
Applicants should write by November 22 to County Executive Douglas M.
Duncan at the Executive Office Building, l0l Monroe St., Rockville, MD 20850.
A brief resume, including home and work phone numbers, should be included.
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 County Council.
Applications of those selected for appointment are made public as part of the
confirmation process.
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