Duncan Seeks Applicants For Countywide Recreation Board

st/rec.cm 97-370 Contact: Kathy Zieger, (301) 217-2500

DUNCAN SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR
COUNTYWIDE RECREATION BOARD For Immediate Release (Dec. 1, 1997)

County Executive Douglas M. Duncan is seeking applicants to fill five vacancies (one
regular and four alternates) on the Countywide Recreation Advisory Board. Four positions are
for partial-terms. This board advises the County Executive, County Council, and the
Department of Recreation on countywide recreation needs, encourages the development of
desirable parks and recreational opportunities, and advises and makes recommendations to
appropriate officials on matters concerning budgets, recreation programs, services, and
facilities.
The board is composed of 21 members (including two representatives from each area
board), four alternates and seven ex-officio members. Alternates serve in place of an absent
member and assume a regular member's position if there is a resignation.
Meetings are held the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. In addition, members
serve on subcommittees which meet as needed. Members and alternates generally serve three-
year terms with no compensation.
Interested residents should apply by December 26 to County Executive Douglas M.
Duncan at the Executive Office Building, 101 Monroe Street, Rockville, MD 20850. A brief
resume, including work and home phone numbers, should be enclosed.

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Individuals representing special populations, minorities, and other special interest groups are
encouraged to apply. 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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