Duncan Seeks Applicants for Ethnic Affairs Committee

ST/ethnic.cm 98-13 Contact: Kathy Zieger, (30l) 2l7-2500

DUNCAN SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR
ETHNIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE For Immediate Release (Jan. 14, 1998)

County Executive Douglas M. Duncan is accepting applications for ten vacancies on
the Committee for Ethnic Affairs. Seven incumbents are eligible to apply for reappointment.
Two vacancies are for partial-terms expiring in April, 1999.
The Committee serves as an advisory group to the County Executive, County Council,
and the Office of Community Outreach about ethnic affairs. Meetings are held on the second
Thursday of each month from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
in Rockville.
Specific objectives of the Committee are to emphasize the linguistic and cultural
diversity of the County; to identify special needs of the ethnic community; and to promote
maximum involvement of all ethnic groups in the County's government, business and
community affairs.
Applicants should write by February 20 to County Executive Douglas M. Duncan at
the Executive Office Building, l0l Monroe Street, Rockville, MD 20850. A brief resume,
with a description of interests, experience, club or community group affiliations and especially
community activities should be included, along with the applicant's home and work telephone
numbers. 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 these selected for appointment are made public as part of the confirmation
process.

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