Corrected Version--Duncan Seeks Applicants For Community Development Advisory Committee



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lg/community.pr     97-132         Contact: Angela Dickens (301) 217-3620



DUNCAN SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE            For Immediate Release: April  29, 1997



     County Executive Douglas M. Duncan is seeking applicants  to serve on the
Community Development Advisory Committee, which assists the Department of Housing and
Community Affairs in reviewing requests for funds for the ongoing Federal Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Programs.
     Committee members serve three-year terms and meet one evening a month, with
additional weekly meetings between mid-October and mid-December.  Representatives of all
minority populations, as well as elderly, physically and mentally disabled citizens, and
residents of low-income urban and rural areas are encouraged to apply.
     The committee makes recommendations to the County Executive on the proposed use
of these funds, and holds public hearings required by federal law to ascertain community
development needs and citizen input.
     Federal funds received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) by local governments are for projects to benefit low and moderate income persons.   

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     Funds can be used to revitalize neighborhoods and make public improvements in low
and moderate income communities as well as create housing opportunities for low and
moderate income persons.
     Criteria for appointment include familiarity with problems of low-income
neighborhoods or special needs populations within the County.  Individuals with demonstrated
leadership abilities are encouraged to apply.  Committee members generally focus on funding
requests in support of public services.
     Interested citizens should write no later than June 20, 1997 to County Executive
Douglas M. Duncan at the Executive Office Building, 101 Monroe Street, Rockville, MD
20850.  A brief resume, including home and work phone number, should be enclosed.

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