st/hate2.cm           97-174        Contact:  Kathy Zieger, (30l) 2l7-1700


DUNCAN SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR
COMMITTEE ON HATE/VIOLENCE             For Immediate Release (June 3, 1997)


     County Executive Douglas M. Duncan is seeking applicants to fill six 
vacancies on the Committee on Hate/Violence. 
     The Committee develops and distributes information about hate/
violence in the County and promotes the positive value of ethnic and social
diversity.  The Committee advises the County Executive, County Council, and
County agencies about hate/violence in the County, and recommends policies,
programs, legislation, or regulations to reduce the incidence of such acts.
     The Committee consists of l5 voting members who are County residents and
six ex-officio, non-voting members from government agencies, Montgomery County
Public Schools and Montgomery College.
     The voting members reflect the geographic, economic and social diversity
of the County with at least nine members identified with target groups
frequently victimized by hate/violence.  At least two members are parents of
school-age children and at least one member represents the business community. 
Members serve without compensation and meet the second Wednesday evening of
the month.  
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COMMITTEE ON HATE/VIOLENCE                                       2-2-2-2

     Applicants should write by July 3 to County Executive Douglas M. Duncan
at the Executive Office Building, l0l Monroe Street, Rockville, MD  20850. 
The correspondence should describe relevant experience, affiliations, and
should include both business and home telephone numbers.  A resume should also
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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