Eastern Area Recreation Advisory Board Seeks Applicants





st/eastrec.kz    97-84                  Contact:  Kathy Zieger, (30l) 2l7-2500


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


     County Executive Douglas M. Duncan is seeking applicants to fill eight
vacancies on the Eastern Area Recreation Advisory Board. Two vacancies are for
alternate positions. 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.
Members must reside in the eastern area of Montgomery County (Silver
Spring/Takoma Park/Kensington/Garrett Park/Wheaton/Burtonsville/Colesville). 
Alternates serve in place of an absent member and assume a regular member's
position if there is a resignation.  Members serve  three-year terms without
compensation.  Meetings are usually held the second Wednesday 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.
EASTERN AREA RECREATION ADVISORY 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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