Duncan Seeks Applicants For Historic Preservation Commission




st/historic.cm                        Contact:  Kathy Zieger, (30l) 2l7-2500


DUNCAN SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR 
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION        For Immediate Release (Nov. 7, l996)

     County Executive Douglas M. Duncan is seeking applicants to fill three
vacancies on the Montgomery County Historic Preservation Commission.  Two
incumbents are eligible to apply for reappointment.
     The nine-member commission is responsible for approving historic area
work permits and for recommending historic sites and historic districts to the
Planning Board for placement on the Master Plan for Historic Preservation.
     Applicants should have expertise in the field of history, architecture,
preservation or urban design, or should represent a special geographical area,
or a social, economic or cultural interest in the County.  Owners of historic
homes or residents of historic districts are also encouraged to apply.
     Meetings are usually held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each
month.  Commissioners may be required to represent the Commission at Planning
Board and County Council hearings and to visit various historic sites during
business hours and on weekends.  Members serve approximately 40 hours per
month.  They do not receive compensation, but may be reimbursed for expenses.
     County residents must apply in writing by December 13 to County
Executive Douglas M. Duncan at the Executive Office Building, l0l Monroe
Street, Rockville, MD  20850.  Applicants should enclose a resume that
includes home and work telephone numbers and that reflects their 

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qualifications in at least one of the areas of expertise required.  Members of
County boards, committees and commissions may not serve on more than one such
group at a time.
     Interested applicants who would like more information about the
Commission may contact Gwen Marcus at 495-4570.
     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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