Northern Area Recreation Advisory Board Seeks Applicants





st/recreat.cm     97-82                 Contact:  Kathy Zieger, (30l) 2l7-2500


NORTHERN AREA RECREATION 
ADVISORY BOARD SEEKS APPLICANTS         For Immediate Release (March 14, 1997)


     County Executive Douglas M. Duncan is seeking applicants to fill seven
vacancies on the Northern Area Recreation Advisory Board. One vacancy is for
an alternate position. Six incumbents are eligible to apply for reappointment.
This board advises the County Executive, County Council and the Department of
Recreation on regional 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 12 regular members and three alternates who
reside in the northern area of Montgomery County (Greater Gaithersburg,
Germantown, Olney, Poolesville and other upper Montgomery County communities). 
Alternates serve in place of an absent member and assume a regular member's
position if there is a resignation.  Residents who live within the city limits
of Rockville, Gaithersburg or Washington Grove are not eligible for
appointment.  Members serve three-year terms without compensation.  Meetings
are usually held the third Wednesday of the month in Germantown.
     Interested residents should apply by April 11 to County Executive
Douglas M. Duncan at the Executive Office Building, l0l Monroe Street,
Rockville, MD  20850.  A letter and brief resume, including work and home
phone numbers, should be enclosed.  Individuals representing special  

NORTHERN AREA RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD                          2-2-2-2

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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