Western Area Recreation Advisory Board Seeks Applicants





st/westrec.kz   97-83                  Contact:  Kathy Zieger, (30l) 2l7-2500


WESTERN AREA RECREATION 
ADVISORY BOARD SEEKS APPLICANTS         For Immediate Release (March 13, 1997)

     County Executive Douglas M. Duncan is seeking applicants to fill six 
vacancies on the Western Area Recreation Advisory Board. Five 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. Alternates
serve in place of an absent member and assume a regular member's position if there
is a resignation.  Members must reside in the western area of Montgomery County
(Bethesda/Potomac/Chevy Chase).  Residents who live within the city limits of
Rockville are not eligible for appointment.  Members serve three-years terms without
compensation.  Meetings are usually held the second Thursday of the month. 
     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 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.
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WESTERN AREA RECREATION BOARD                     2-2-2-2

     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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