st/hate.cm          96-410           Contact:  Kathy Zieger, (30l) 2l7-2500

DUNCAN SEEKS APPLICANTS
FOR BOARD TO HELP VICTIMS
OF HATE/VIOLENCE                        For Immediate Release (Nov. 26, 1996)

     County Executive Douglas M. Duncan is seeking applicants to fill three
vacancies on the Partnership Board for Victims of Hate/Violence.  One member
is eligible to apply for reappointment.  The seven-member board was created to
give citizens a chance to participate in Montgomery County's efforts to
eradicate acts of hate/violence. 
     The board reviews and approves applications from victims for
compensation from the Partnership Fund for Victims of Hate/Violence.  Members
also seek public awareness for the fund, and publicize and work with local
media, businesses, schools, churches, and community organizations.
     Members serve three-year terms without compensation.  The board meets on
the first Wednesday of each month at 8 a.m. in Rockville.
     Applicants should write by December 20 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 enclosed. 
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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