Western Area Recreation Advisory Board Seeks Applicants

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Contact: Kathy Zieger, 30l-2l7-2500

For Immediate Release (June 19, 1998)

Western Area Recreation
Advisory Board Seeks Applicants

County Executive Douglas M. Duncan is seeking applicants to fill six regular and two alternate vacancies on the Western Area Recreation Advisory Board. One alternate position is for a partial term expiring in July 1999. 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 July 13 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. 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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